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2023 Map of Lewis Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lewis Canyon and the surrounding drainage networks of Otero County define this high-desert landscape in southeastern New Mexico. The terrain is deeply incised by seasonal watercourses such as Willow Canyon, Hay Canyon, and the appropriately named Fourmile Draw. These features demonstrate a classic southwestern erosion pattern where canyons and draws lead toward more level ground at Crow Flats.

Strategic water management is evident through the placement of numerous livestock or wildlife tanks, including School Girl Tank, Tanner Tank, and Bluff Tank. These points of water, along with small tracks like Lewis Canyon Rd and various county roads, represent the primary human modifications to this remote section of the Lincoln National Forest region. The map also records several family or locally named landmarks such as Boardwell Canyon and Coffelt Draw, providing essential data for local history and land-use studies.