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2017 Map of Woodson Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Woodson Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Sacramento Mountains provide the high-altitude backdrop for this section of the Lincoln National Forest, where the settlement of Mayhill sits along the northern edge near the Rio Penasco. The landscape is a network of drainage systems and livestock infrastructure, evidenced by numerous named tanks and canyons such as Woodson Canyon, McEwan Canyon, and Snow Canyon. These features illustrate the vital role of water management in this arid terrain, with Agua Chiquita Creek winding through the central valleys.

Family history and early land use are anchored by the Lusk Cemetery near Graveyard Canyon and the small settlement of Weed. The naming of landmarks like Miller Flats, McDonald Flat, and Bud Holland Canyon reflects the ranching heritage of Otero County. Unique water features such as Railsplitter Tank Number Two and Railsplitter Tank Number Three near Bluewater Canyon indicate focused development for range management and forestry during this modern era of the survey.