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2017 Map of Surveyors Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Surveyors Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lincoln National Forest dominates this section of the Sacramento Mountains, where complex drainage systems like Surveyors Canyon and Wayland Canyon carve through the high-elevation terrain. The map captures a high-desert landscape defined by vital water management, featuring several catchment basins such as Ben Williams Tank, Kimmons Tank, and Stevens Lake. These isolated water sources were essential for sustaining life and livestock in the arid Otero County interior.

A significant portion of the southern area is occupied by the northern reaches of Fort Bliss, illustrating the transition from public forest lands to restricted military zones. Topographical landmarks like Chatfield Peak and the winding course of the Sacramento River provide clear orientation for researchers studying land use and physical geography. The intricate network of forest roads, including Forest Rd 5556 and Co Rd E009, traces the historical access routes used for timber management and ranching.