2017 Map of Fence Canyon

About this map

Fence Canyon cuts through the arid landscape of Sierra County, defining the central geography of this high-desert territory. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts, particularly as it moves toward the Gyp Hills in the southeast. This 2017 survey reveals a landscape largely shaped by ranching and water management, where a network of cattle tanks like Bull Pasture Tank, East Tank, and Army Tank provide essential water sources in a region defined by its scarcity. The presence of these named tanks and rugged drainages such as Middle Canyon underscores the rural character and livestock-driven economy of the southwestern United States. Access to this territory is maintained through a series of county roads, including Co RD ao30 and Co RD ao29, which trace the valleys and ridges of the basin and range province.