2023 Map of Gallo Spring Canyon NE

About this map

Cola del Gallo Arroyo cuts through the high desert of Lincoln County, defining the drainage patterns of this sparsely settled landscape. The topography is dominated by the deep incisions of North Canyon and Gallo Canyon, which carve through the plateau. A single primary thoroughfare, Red Canyon Rd, provides access across the township lines of T1S R15E and T2S R15E. This modern survey reflects the enduring character of the New Mexico backcountry, where the names often preserve older Spanish and local cultural identifiers. The map illustrates how water and terrain have historically dictated the placement of roads and the boundaries of private and public lands in this arid region.