2017 Map of Indian Well Wilderness

About this map

The Chupadera Mountains dominate the western horizon of this desert landscape, where the rugged topography transitions into the managed wetlands of the Indian Well Wilderness. Along the eastern edge, the Rio Grande is flanked by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, including the San Antonio Ditch and Elmendorf Ditch. These man-made channels parallel the river, supporting the local environment alongside natural features like the Rio Viejo. A series of recreational and interpretive paths, such as the Chupadera Wilderness Trail, Canyon Trail, and Marsh Overlook Trail, wind through the area, offering access to the diverse terrain between the peaks and the river bottom. Further south, the landscape is carved by seasonal drainage features like Tiffany Canyon and the Torreon Arroyo, which illustrate the arid erosional patterns characteristic of this part of Socorro County.