2017 Map of McWilliams Canyon

About this map

The Canadian River cuts through the southwest portion of this landscape, marking a rugged drainage network at the border of Colorado and New Mexico. This 2017 survey details the complex system of canyons and creeks within Las Animas County, where water and weather have carved distinct features such as McWilliams Canyon and Sawmill Canyon. The terrain is characterized by a high density of named canyons, many reflecting local history or pioneer families, including Taber Morey Canyon, Joe Baker Canyon, and Jenkins Canyon. Transportation through this dissected plateau is limited, primarily anchored by York Canyon Rd in the south. Small watercourses like Sheep Spring Cr and Long Cr define the smaller draws, while the larger Colorado-New Mexico state line bisects the northern reaches of the quadrangle.