2017 Map of Wahalee Canyon

About this map

Rio Hondo flows through the northeastern corner of this high-country landscape, where the Lincoln County and Otero County line zig-zags across a series of deep drainage systems. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, with major landforms like Wahalee Canyon and Alamo Canyon cutting through the limestone and brush. Infrastructure is sparse, concentrated primarily along a few established corridors such as Alamo Canyon Rd and Co Rd E024, which provide access to the remote uplands. In the southern portion of the sheet, Pajarita Canyon and Maverick Canyon show the continued pattern of steep relief, while Indian Svc Rte 31 marks a vital access point for travel through the tribal lands and ranching country. The presence of Half Moon Valley offers a rare break in the vertical topography, illustrating the complex geography of this section of the Sacramento Mountains.