2017 Map of Walker Canyon

About this map

Walker Canyon and the surrounding drainage network of the Gila River watershed define this high-desert landscape on the border of Hidalgo and Grant Counties. The terrain is marked by a series of significant canyons, including Bud Wright Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon, which reveal a complex topographical relief rising toward High Lonesome Peak in the southeast. Water management for ranching is evident through features like Walker Tank and the seasonal flows of Blue Creek and Adams Creek. Remote access is provided by localized routes such as Brown Ranch Road and Mud Springs Ranch Road, which cross the wide expanse of Redrock Mesa. This 2017 survey details the intersection of rugged New Mexico geology and established grazing lands in the western reaches of the state.