2013 Map of Shannon Canyon NW

About this map

Jornada del Muerto defines this arid landscape in Sierra County, where remote ranching operations rely on scattered water catchments to sustain life in the high desert. The map captures established properties like Cain Ranch and Sanchez Ranch, illustrating the sparse settlement patterns common to this section of southern New Mexico. Local navigation and access across the undulating terrain are provided by primitive routes such as CO Road A-26 and CO Road A025. In an environment where every drop of water is essential for livestock, artificial reservoirs like Sevenmile Tank, Homestead Tank, and the S C S Tank serve as critical landmarks. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the complex Public Land Survey System township and range boundaries that organize this section of the New Mexico desert.