2011 Map of Alamogordo North

About this map

Alamogordo and the historic settlement of La Luz are shown at the eastern edge of the Tularosa Basin, where the desert floor meets the base of the Sacramento Mountains. This survey highlights a unique layering of history, from the Six Jornada Mogollon Villages in Alamogordo and prehistoric Parabolic Dune Hearth Mounds to industrial landmarks like the La Luz Pottery Factory and Ortega Pit. The map captures the interface between urban growth and the desert landscape, defined by drainage features such as Red Arroyo and the Cottonwood Wash. To the west, the boundary of Holloman Air Force Base and the White Sands National Monument Historic District provide modern context to this geographically significant corridor.