2017 Map of Sheridan Canyon

About this map

The Big Hatchet Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in the southwestern corner of New Mexico. This 2017 survey details a network of water management features essential for ranching and wildlife in the arid Hachita Valley, with evocative names like Hell to Get to Tank and Hell to Finish Tank marking the difficult terrain. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through the center of the map, tracing a path between Bugle Ridge and New Well Peak. Significant geological features such as Little Top Hat Butte and the deep cuts of Sheridan Canyon define the topography. Local resource extraction history is noted at Mine Canyon, while the numerous cattle tanks, including Buckhorn Tank and Gilbert Tank, illustrate the continued importance of water rights and livestock grazing in Hidalgo County.