2010 Map of Shannon Canyon

About this map

The vast, arid expanse of the White Sands Missile Range occupies the southern and eastern portions of this quadrangle, defining the land use and accessibility of the region. This 2010 survey illustrates a landscape primarily shaped by intermittent drainage systems and essential water infrastructure necessary for range operations or ranching. Numerous named ephemeral channels, including Willow Draw, Waterhole Draw, and Big Ditch Draw, cut through the terrain toward the larger Shannon Canyon. Human presence is evidenced by a network of rural routes such as County Road A-28 and several strategically placed reservoirs like Hardin Tank, Middle Tank, and South Tank. The map also identifies local natural points of interest such as the Deer Lick and the isolated Well located within Well Canyon.