2020 Map of Sheeppen Canyon

About this map

The high-elevation drainage systems of the Sacramento Mountains define this section of the Lincoln National Forest, where the border between Lincoln and Otero counties cuts across a landscape of canyons and plateaus. Water management for livestock and wildlife is evident through a network of named catchment features such as Prairie Dog Tank, Storm Tank, and Perry Spring Tank. The map reveals a transition from deep incisions like Sheeppen Canyon and Alamo Canyon to the broader flats of the southern quadrant, where isolated water bodies like Burro Lake and Wired Lake dot the terrain. Transportation in this high-country environment is limited to specialized routes including Indian Svc Rte 66 and Hale Lake road, while landmarks like Deadhorse Hill and Cameleon Draw provide essential orientation in the complex topography of the forest interior.