2011 Map of Kettner Canyon

About this map

The Zuni Mountains define this high-altitude New Mexico landscape, marked by a series of narrow passages including Little Notch, Big Notch, and the formation known as The Notches. Remote ranching activity is centered around Wilcoxson Ranch and the small settlement of Sawyer, connected by Forest Rd 50. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Kettner Canyon and Muerto Canyon, where life-sustaining water sources like Muerto Spring and Wells Spring provided essential resources for local operations. Prominent elevations including Oso Ridge and Lookout Mountain dominate the horizon, overlooking basins like Rice Park and Dinner Park. This 2011 survey documents a rugged portion of the Eastern Navajo Agency, reflecting a modern period where legacy land names and ranching outposts persist alongside established forest access routes.