2020 Map of Elk-Silver

About this map

Lincoln National Forest encompasses the high-altitude terrain of the Sacramento Mountains in this modern topographic survey of Otero County. The settlement of Elk-Silver serves as a focal point along the winding mountain roads, where the drainage systems of Silver Springs Cr and numerous deep-cut canyons define the land use and accessibility. The landscape is marked by a complex network of named canyons, such as Nahtzillee Canyon and Indian Joe Canyon, alongside essential water sources including Poison Spring, Cherry Spring, and several livestock tanks like Dolan Tank and Mogosh Tank. The presence of Indian Svc Rte 59 and Lower Elk Rd suggests the continued importance of these established transit corridors through the forest's rugged interior, providing a detailed view of the remote ranching and forestry infrastructure in the region.