2017 Map of Elsie Canyon

About this map

Elsie Canyon and the surrounding drainage network of Salt Cr characterize this portion of the high plains along the Lincoln and Chaves County line. The terrain is defined by a series of deep cuts, including Cherry Canyon, Catclaw Canyon, and Chimney Canyon, which drop away from the higher mesas. High-altitude water sources like Antelope Lake and Chimney Lake are scattered across the landscape, providing critical points of interest in an otherwise arid environment. This 2017 survey details the sparse road network connecting remote ranching lands, with routes like W Pine Lodge Rd and Draper Rd navigating the complex topography. To the south, Blackwater Canyon further illustrates the erosional patterns typical of this New Mexico borderland, where seasonal runoff has carved distinct features into the earth over generations.