1995 Map of Kettner Canyon

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape in the Cibola National Forest, defining the watershed across the Zuni Mountains and Oso Ridge. This 1995 revision, produced by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Forest Service, documents a region defined by complex canyon systems and seasonal water sources. Numerous named drainages, including Kettner Canyon, Cottonwood Canyon, and Johnny Mack Canyon, carve through the western ridges, while Bluewater Creek and Sawyer Creek drain the eastern slopes. The presence of features like Lookout Mountain Stock Tank and various named springs, such as Muerto Spring and Wells Spring, indicates the importance of water management for livestock in these high meadows. Remote clearings like Rice Park and Dinner Park break the forested slopes near Lookout Mountain, providing a detailed record of the geography before contemporary environmental shifts.