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2013 Map of Panther Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Crow Flats and the expansive Salt Basin define the low-lying southwestern corner of this 2013 topographic study, providing a stark contrast to the dramatic elevations of the Brokeoff Mountains and Guadalupe Mountains. This high-desert landscape is marked by a complex system of drainage and water management, where numerous tanks such as Wildcat Tank, Panther Tank, and Will Magby Tank suggest a reliance on seasonal runoff and localized catchment for ranching or wildlife.

Deeply incised terrain features like Panther Canyon, Chosie Canyon, and Middle Dog Canyon carve through the ridges, creating a rugged geography accessed only by a handful of primitive routes including CO Road G013. Notable landmarks such as Indian Water Hole and Deadman Water Hole provide specific points of interest for those tracing the history of desert navigation and survival in this corner of Otero County.