2017 Map of Packsaddle Canyon

About this map

Lincoln National Forest land defines the southern half of this landscape, where the northern reaches of the Guadalupe Mountains begin to rise. This arid territory in Otero County is characterized by a sophisticated network of water management features essential for ranching and forest service operations. Named tanks and storage facilities, such as the Steel Water Storage Tank and North-Sheep Water Storage Tank, are distributed across the terrain, indicating the importance of water security in this high-elevation environment. Deep drainage systems like Packsaddle Canyon and Wildhorse Canyon carve through the limestone, while landmarks such as Corona Hill provide topographic orientation. The presence of the Chimney Reservoir Number One and Chimney Reservoir Number Two further emphasizes the mid-20th-century infrastructure developed to support land use within the national forest boundaries.