2020 Map of La Paloma Canyon

About this map

Lincoln National Forest occupies the eastern reaches of this high-desert landscape, where the dramatic escarpment of the Guadalupe Rim and The Rim mark a sharp transition in elevation within the Guadalupe Mountains. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages, including the central La Paloma Canyon, Kingston Canyon, and the deep Upper Dog Canyon. These canyons cut through the southern portion of the Brokeoff Mountains, a region characterized by significant landforms like Big Ridge. Settlement in this arid environment is historically tied to water management, evidenced by named catchment features such as Arch Lewis Tank, Box Tank, and Lewis Tank. A series of rural routes, including Co RD g014 and Co RD g013, provide the primary access through this remote section of Otero County, tracing the natural contours of the canyons and ridges.