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2011 Map of Firman Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Firman Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Tularosa Creek and its many seasonal tributaries carve through this landscape in the Sacramento Mountains. In this high-elevation terrain, water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by features such as Shields Dam, Silver Springs Dam, and various catchments like Burnt Canyon Tank and Morgan Tank. The settlement pattern is sparse, represented primarily by Red Cabin and recreational points such as the Headwater Picnic Grounds near Head Springs.

A dense network of transit routes, including Indian Service Route 16 and Indian Service Route 47, connects the numerous named canyons that define the local geography. From Potato Patch Canyon in the west to Cienega Canyon and Baird Canyon in the east, the map reveals a complex topography where named springs like Peso Spring and Horse Spring provided vital resources for early ranching or forestry operations.