2013 Map of McWilliams Canyon

About this map

The Canadian River cuts through this high-desert borderland where Las Animas County meets New Mexico. This rugged topography is defined by a dense network of drainages and family-named landmarks, reflecting the historic ranching and timber heritage of the region. Distinctive features like Sawmill Canyon and Shingle Mill Canyon point toward the area's early industrial utility, while labels such as Joe Baker Canyon and Taber Morey Canyon preserve the names of individuals tied to this landscape. The confluence of Sheep Spring Creek and the river provides a rare corridor of water in an otherwise arid expanse of mesas and canyons. Modern road networks are minimal, leaving the natural contours of McWilliams Canyon and Six Horse Canyon to dictate the movement through the terrain. The map serves as a detailed record of the border's physical geography, from the heights of Rock Canyon to the deep recesses of Corduroy Canyon.