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1963 Map of Robertson Canyon

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Robertson Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Lincoln National Forest dominates this landscape along the border of Otero and Chaves counties. The topography is defined by a dense network of drainages including Robertson Canyon, Cuevo Canyon, and Angel Canyon, which cut through the high terrain to form localized basins like McDonald Flat. This 1963 survey records the sparse ranching infrastructure of the era, highlighting family-named operations such as the Jernigan Ranch and KOK Ranch situated near the canyon floors where water was more accessible.

Water management is central to this arid environment, evidenced by scattered improvements like Mule Canyon Tank, South Pasture Tank No 1, and several small bodies of water including Hale Lake and Boat Lake. For genealogists and local historians, the inclusion of Cox Cem near the junction of Left Hand Canyon and Robertson Canyon provides a specific anchor for family history research in this remote section of southeastern New Mexico.