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2020 Map of McWilliams Canyon

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of McWilliams Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Canadian River meanders through this deeply dissected landscape on the border of Colorado and New Mexico. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages, including the prominent McWilliams Canyon and the evocatively named Shingle Mill Canyon. Evidence of early resource extraction and land use is found in labels like Sawmill Canyon and Commissary Canyon, suggesting a history of logging or ranching support in these high-altitude draws.

Remote transportation routes like York Canyon Rd provide the primary access through the southern portion of the quadrangle, crossing Crow Creek near its confluence with Crow Canyon. The map reveals a complex topography where seasonal watercourses such as Sheep-Spring Creek have carved out numerous side-canyons, including Six Horse Canyon and Potato Canyon, creating a challenging and isolated environment for those tracing the historical movement of livestock or timber through this border region.