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2013 Map of Packsaddle Canyon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Packsaddle Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Anderson Ranch sits in the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape, where the Lincoln National Forest meets the northern edges of the Guadalupe Mountains. This 2013 survey illustrates a region defined by its critical water management infrastructure, essential for ranching and survival in the arid terrain of Otero County. The map is densely marked with diverse water storage solutions, ranging from natural features like Hog Lake and the Freeman Waterhole to engineered sites such as Chimney Reservoir Number One and the Wildhorse Mesa Water Storage Tank.

Transportation is dominated by rugged routes like Forest Road 518, which provides access through the complex network of drainages including Packsaddle Canyon and Antelope Draw. The topographic detail highlights the dramatic rise of the Guadalupe Rim and the prominence of Corona Hill, offering a clear view of the land use patterns where federal forest lands intersect with private ranching interests.