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2010 Map of Panther Canyon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Panther Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Brokeoff Mountains dominate this arid landscape on the border of New Mexico and Texas, a region defined by complex drainage systems and isolated water sources. The map details a high-relief environment where prominent landforms like Big Ridge, Plowman Ridge, and Cutoff Ridge partition the terrain into numerous steep-walled corridors, including Panther Canyon and West Dog Canyon.

Survival in this high-desert area is marked by a network of tanks and water holes, which reflect the ranching heritage of Otero County. Named sites such as Indian Water Hole, Deadman Water Hole, and X Bar Tank indicate the vital importance of water management in a place where ephemeral features like Cork Draw only occasionally carry runoff. The lower reaches of the map transition into the expansive Crow Flats, while the presence of County Rd G018 and County Rd G013 provide the few modern access points into this remote terrain.