2013 Map of Sixteen Canyon

About this map

Sacramento River and the high desert terrain of Otero County define this landscape, where early 21st-century topography meets a sparse network of county and state routes. The area is characterized by steep elevation changes, prominently marked by Sixteen Canyon and Chatfield Canyon, which carve through the arid plateau. Human presence is largely defined by infrastructure like Nm-506 and a series of rural roads, including CO Road E009 and CO Road E001, that navigate the complex drainage systems. A lone water feature, Munson Tank, sits in the northeastern corner, indicating the vital importance of water management in this dry environment. The map details the Public Land Survey System divisions, such as t21s r13e and t21s r14e, providing a precise framework for understanding land use and property boundaries in this remote section of New Mexico.