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2004 Map of Robertson Canyon

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Robertson Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

Lincoln National Forest land dominates this 2004 revision of the Chaves and Otero county borderlands, where the high desert terrain is carved by complex drainages. The landscape is defined by the intersection of Robertson Canyon and Bluewater Creek, showing a pattern of water management essential for high-altitude ranching. This is evident in the numerous dispersed water features like Mule Ridge Well, South Pasture Tank No 2, and Bozard Tank.

Genealogical and local interest is centered on the Cox Cem and small settlement points identified as Graves and Ranch. Economic activity in this corner of the Sacramento Mountains is represented by an Open Pit Mine located near Angel Canyon, while broader topographic features include the expansive McDonald Flat. The map provides a detailed view of the remote road network and various water sources, from natural basins like Hale Lake to man-made tanks, reflecting the area's history of land use and livestock management.