2020 Map of Alamogordo North

About this map

The high-desert foothills of the Sacramento Mountains meet the expanding urban grid of Alamogordo in this recent survey. The city's northern reaches are anchored by the New Mexico State University - Alamogordo campus and the Otero County Courthouse, while the historic settlement of La Luz sits to the north near the mouth of La Luz Canyon. This area illustrates the transition from organized municipal streets to the complex drainage systems of the arid landscape, featuring numerous arroyos and draws such as Red Arroyo, Ritas Draw, and Laborcita Arroyo. To the east, the terrain rises sharply into the Lincoln National Forest, where features like Mill Ridge and Horse Ridge overlook the basin. Aviation and water infrastructure are represented by the Otero Mill Airport and the Bonito Lake System Annex, reflecting the essential services supporting this mountain-border community.