[2] The mouth of Elephant Butte Canyon is situated at an elevation of 5,535 feet (1,687 meters) near its confluence with Walnut Creek, just below Lawhorn Tank.

The source of the canyon is located approximately 3.5 miles north-northeast of its mouth, on the southwest slope of Elephant Butte, at an elevation of 6,050 feet (1,840 meters).

[5] The Animas Mountains, including Elephant Butte Canyon, support diverse flora and fauna.

Conservation efforts focus on protecting these ecosystems from habitat fragmentation and ensuring responsible land use practices.

Elephant Butte Reservoir and surrounding areas also play a key role in regional water resource management.