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2011 Map of Deadman Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Deadman Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Valmont and Sacramento City sit at the western edge of this transition from high desert basin to the steep walls of the Sacramento Mountains. Much of the western territory is dominated by the Fort Bliss Military Res, where the flat desert floor gives way to prominent Dunes. The landscape is defined by the massive drainage systems of Dog Canyon and Deadman Canyon, which cut deep paths through the high country to the east.

Evidence of desert life and recreation appears at the Oliver Lee Campground, while rare water sources like Lawson Spring and Laney Spring dot the higher elevations. The map reveals a planned grid of residential development emerging along La Sala Grande and Dog Canyon Rd, showing the expansion of settlements toward the rugged foothills. These canyon systems, including Escondido Canyon and Negro Ed Canyon, provide a clear view of the natural geography that dictates road placement and land use in this part of Otero County.