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2020 Map of Walker Canyon

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Walker Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

High Lonesome Peak anchors the eastern edge of this southwestern New Mexico landscape, a region defined by complex drainage systems and severe vertical relief. The land is dissected by numerous named canyons such as Walker Canyon, Elliot Canyon, and Redrock Canyon, which funnel seasonal runoff toward the drainage of Blue Cr and Little Sycamore Cr. The arid character of the high desert is evidenced by isolated water features like Walker Tank and the presence of Mud Springs Draw in the south near Davenport Canyon.

Remote and sparsely populated, the area is navigated primarily via Brown Ranch Rd, which winds through the central corridor. The map highlights the boundary between Hidalgo County and Grant County, showing how these political lines intersect physical landmarks like Redrock Mesa. This 2020 survey provides a modern view of the high-altitude topography and the traditional ranching infrastructure that has shaped this corner of the state.