2013 Map of Culp Canyon

About this map

Lincoln National Forest land covers the northern portion of this map, where the high-altitude terrain of the Sacramento Mountains is incised by deep drainages. The landscape is defined by the complex relief of Grapevine Canyon, Culp Canyon, and Pipeline Canyon, which cut through the arid Otero County interior. This 2013 survey illustrates the critical role of water management in a desert environment, documented through isolated catchments and stock ponds like Upper Juniper Reservoir, Lower Juniper Reservoir, and the Middle Poe Tank near the southern boundary. While the terrain remains largely undeveloped, a network of Forest Service roads, including 5608 and 2030, provides access through the rugged canyons. This map offers a modern look at how resource management and topography intersect in the New Mexico backcountry.