2013 Map of Skute Stone Arroyo

About this map

Skute Stone Arroyo and the surrounding Sierra County landscape are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and canyons that dictate the local geography. Running westward across the terrain, watercourses like Las Animas Cr and Percha Cr have carved deep incisions into the earth, while named features such as Wicks Gulch and Trujillo Canyon reveal the sharp relief of the high desert environment. The transportation network is sparse, consisting primarily of county roads and the through-line of NM-152. Large-scale land management is evident through the presence of Ladder Ranch Rd, indicating the historical ranching operations that have long shaped the land use patterns of this New Mexico region. The map provides a detailed view of these natural contours and the critical role of intermittent arroyos, including Greyback Arroyo and Greenhorn Arroyo, in the regional hydrology.