2017 Map of Elk

About this map

The high-country terrain of the Sacramento Mountains defines this 2017 survey, where the small community of Elk sits along the Rio Peñasco Rd. This landscape is marked by a complex network of canyons and draws, including Graveyard Canyon and Sixteen Springs Canyon, reflecting a topography that dictates the local infrastructure. The Rio Peñasco and its tributaries, such as Agua Chiquita Cr, serve as the primary drainage systems, with various water storage points like Mathews Tank Number Three and Gravel Tank scattered across the range. A significant portion of the land falls within the Lincoln National Forest, preserving the wooded character of the region. Genealogists may find particular interest in the Elk Cem, located near the intersection of the primary river road and Elk Canyon, which serves as a vital record for the families who settled this portion of the Otero and Chaves County borderlands.