2017 Map of Whitehorse Mountain

About this map

Sherman anchors the northeastern corner of this Grant County landscape, situated where the Mimbres River flows through the high country. The terrain is defined by significant elevations and drainage systems, including Mimbres Peak, Whitehorse Mountain, and Blue Mtn. The naming conventions found on the map, such as Tom Brown Canyon and Negro Canyon, reflect a history of local land usage and family associations. Water management in this arid environment is evident through the placement of Seneca Tanks and Clark Tanks, which supported ranching or transit through the rugged interior. Further south, the label for Big Mill suggests a site of former industrial or agricultural activity near the head of Seneca Canyon. This 2017 survey details the complex network of canyons and peaks that have historically shaped the settlement patterns and resource extraction in the region.