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2023 Map of Packsaddle Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Packsaddle Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lincoln National Forest land dominates this high-altitude landscape in Otero County, where a network of canyons and draws defines the rugged terrain of the Guadalupe Mountains. The geography is shaped by water management in a semi-arid environment, evidenced by numerous named tanks and catchments such as Post Tank, Anderson Tank, and the dual Chimney Reservoir Number One and Chimney Reservoir Number Two. These water sources were vital for the ranching operations that utilized primitive routes like Acrey Allot and Mule Deer.

Significant landmarks like Corona Hill and Packsaddle Canyon overlook a complex drainage system including Box Canyon and Seco Canyon. The presence of named tracks like Cork Screw and Antelope Well suggests a history of livestock movement and remote access across the high desert. This survey provides a modern look at these traditional land divisions and the vital water infrastructure, from Freeman Waterhole to Hog Lake, that has sustained life in this corner of New Mexico for generations.