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2013 Map of Surveyors Canyon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Surveyors Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lincoln National Forest dominates the terrain in this portion of Otero County, where a complex network of deep draws and canyons defines the drainage patterns of the high desert. The Sacramento River flows through the center of the region, flanked by Sacramento River Rd and punctuated by landmarks such as Ben Williams Canyon and Wayland Canyon. This 2013 survey illustrates the critical role of water management in the arid environment, showing man-made infrastructure like Stevens Lake, Kimmons Tank, and Ben Williams Tank scattered among the ridges.

Elevations vary significantly across the quadrangle, anchored by the prominent Chatfield Peak in the southeast. A system of Forest Service and County roads, including Co Road E011 and NM-506, provides access to these canyons, including the eponymous Surveyors Canyon and the branching East McAfee Canyon. These routes trace the historical movement through the mountains, connecting isolated water sources and high-altitude lookouts.