2013 Map of Elsie Canyon

About this map

Salt Creek meanders through the high desert landscape of eastern New Mexico, defining the drainage patterns for a network of deeply etched landforms including Cherry Canyon, Catclaw Canyon, and Chimney Canyon. This 2013 survey of the region along the Chaves and Lincoln county border illustrates a remote ranching environment where water management is critical for survival. The presence of Sand Windmill, Antelope Lake, and Chimney Lake suggests a landscape adapted for livestock, supported by established outposts like Salt Creek Ranch and Porter Ranch. A modest network of unpaved transit routes, such as CO Road A048 and W Pine Lodge Rd, connects these isolated homesteads across the townships. The terrain is further marked by the namesake Elsie Canyon, which cuts through the western portion of the quadrangle.