2023 Map of Flying H NW

About this map

The boundary between Lincoln and Chaves counties bisects the southern reaches of this landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by a complex network of arroyos and canyons. In the eastern portion of the quadrangle, the private Skeen Ranch Airport sits atop a plateau above Pine Tree Canyon, representing the modern ranching infrastructure of this remote region. The drainage patterns are dominated by deeply etched features like Monument Canyon and Twin Butte Canyon, which funnel seasonal runoff toward the south. Local water management is evidenced by small improvements such as Shack Tank, while Crooked Creek meanders through the lower elevations of Crooked Canyon as it crosses the county line.