2020 Map of OK Canyon

About this map

Cookes Peak serves as the dominant landmark for this high-altitude corner of the Southwest, where the borders of Sierra, Grant, and Luna counties converge. The landscape is defined by a series of deep drainage systems and high ridges, including the Cookes Range and the prominent Rattlesnake Ridge. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Cookes Peak Cem near the center of the range provides a vital connection to the early residents of this arid territory. Water sources are critical features in this environment, with several named springs such as Mule Springs, Riley Spring, and Shale Spring scattered across the rugged terrain. The map also traces a network of deep-cut draws and canyons, from the extensive Ok Canyon in the south to Montezuma Canyon and Black Canyon further north.