2023 Map of Deadman Canyon

About this map

Valmont sits at the northwestern edge of this high-desert landscape, where the flat basin meets the dramatic ascent of the Sacramento Mountains. The terrain is sharply divided between the expansive Fort Bliss Military Reservation, which dominates the southern and central sections, and the protected slopes of the Lincoln National Forest to the northeast. This transition from open desert to mountain ridge is marked by deep incisions like Deadman Canyon and Escondido Canyon, while vital water sources such as Laney Spring and Lawson Spring are found tucked into the higher elevations. The map reveals a network of rural routes and ranch roads, including Old Las Cruces Hwy and Fairchild Ranch Rd, reflecting the region's ranching heritage and modern military land use near landmarks like La Sala Grande.