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2017 Map of Robertson Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Robertson Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Sacramento Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Lincoln National Forest, where the boundary between Otero and Chaves counties cuts through a series of dramatic canyons and ridges. Water management is central to this arid region, evidenced by a network of specialized tanks and small lakes such as Mule Canyon Trick Tank, Hale Lake, and the aptly named Boat Lake. The terrain is characterized by deep incisions like Robertson Canyon and Angel Canyon, which channel seasonal runoff toward Bluewater Creek.

Tracing the history of land use in the area reveals a reliance on named flats and ridges for movement, such as Mule Canyon Rd and the broad McDonald Flat. For genealogists and local historians, the Cox Cem stands as a significant point of interest near Cuevo Canyon, marking an early human footprint among these remote canyons and draws. The map illustrates a landscape primarily defined by its natural topography and the forestry infrastructure required to navigate the Mule Ridge.