2017 Map of Williamsburg NW

About this map

Cuchillo Community-Ditch reflects the critical importance of water management in the arid landscape of Sierra County, drawing from Cuchillo Negro Cr in the northern portion of this survey. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainage systems, including Hok Farm Canyon, Indian Canyon, and Board Gate Canyon, which cut through the high ground leading toward the García Peaks. This network of canyons and draws, such as Ladder Draw and Kelly Canyon, illustrates the complex topography that dictated the placement of local routes like Cuchillo Creek Rd and Chickadee Rd. Further south, the intermittent flows of Palomas Cr and Salado Cr cross a region marked by rural roads and land divisions, providing a detailed view of the natural watercourses that shaped early settlement and ranching boundaries in this part of New Mexico.