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2023 Map of Wahalee Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Wahalee Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Wahalee Canyon and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the Sacramento Mountains define this landscape along the border of Lincoln and Otero Counties. The northern edge of the map is touched by the Rio Hondo, while the interior is a complex network of drainage systems including Camaleon Draw, Alamo Canyon, and the broad expanse of Half Moon Valley. This 2023 survey illustrates a region largely shaped by its topography and limited access roads, such as Co Rd E024.

Remote canyons like Maverick Canyon and Pajarita Canyon dominate the southern half of the quadrangle. The presence of Alamo Canyon Rd and Indian Svc Rte 31 suggests the utilitarian nature of the road network, serving ranching or land management interests across these rugged sections of New Mexico. The map provides an essential baseline for modern land use in a region where the natural landforms dictated the path of human movement.