2010 Map of McWilliams Canyon

About this map

The Park Plateau landscape of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado is defined here by a massive network of drainage systems cutting through high terrain. The Canadian River meanders across the central portion of the map, fed by a complex series of intermittent streams and named canyons that suggest a long history of water erosion and local land-use. Many of these features, such as Taber Morey Canyon, Dargot Canyon, and Bruggerman Canyon, bear the names of early settlers or ranching families, providing valuable clues for those tracing regional genealogy. The northern reaches are dominated by McWilliams Canyon and Long Canyon, while the southern area shows the convergence of Crow Creek and Number Eight Canyon. This map captures the intricate topography of the border region before modern development could obscure these traditional drainage patterns and family-named landmarks like Shingle Mill Canyon.