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2023 Map of Kyle Harrison Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Kyle Harrison Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Capitan Mountains rise sharply in the southern portion of this Lincoln County landscape, protected within the Capitan Mountains Wilderness and the broader Lincoln National Forest. This high-elevation terrain is defined by a series of dramatic drainages including Peachtree Canyon, East Lucero Canyon, and the eponymous Kyle Harrison Canyon. Water is a scarce and vital resource here, marked by several isolated sources like Kyle Harrison Spring, Millset Spring, and Seven Cabin Springs that support the local ecology and historical grazing patterns.

To the north, the terrain levels into a plateau characterized by seasonal catchments and arroyos. Named features such as Middleton Lake, Cocklebur Lake, and Cactus Flat Lake illustrate the hydrology of the high desert. Genealogical interest centers on the eastern edge near Arroyo Seco, where the Pleasant View Cem serves as a lone marker of local settlement. Modern access is primarily provided by Co RD b007 and specialized routes like Seven Cabins and the North Base Trl.