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2023 Map of Elsie Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Elsie Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Salt Creek winds through this arid expanse of the Pecos Valley region, defining a landscape carved by ephemeral drainages and seasonal basins. This modern topographic study reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the namesake Elsie Canyon and its neighbors, including Catclaw Canyon and Cherry Canyon. The area is characterized by scattered upland water features such as Antelope Lake and Chimney Lake, which likely served as vital landmarks and resources in this high-desert environment.

Remote county roads like W Pine Lodge Rd and Draper Rd provide the primary access through these townships, crossing the boundary between Lincoln and Chaves counties. The map serves as a detailed record of the public land survey system, clearly delineating the sections within T8S and T9S of the New Mexico principal meridian. For the researcher, it provides the precise locations of named landforms such as Chimney Canyon and Blackwater Canyon as they stood in the early 2020s.