2013 Map of Bear Peak

About this map

San Andres Mountains dominate the eastern reaches of this arid landscape, where the White Sands Missile Range boundary cuts across the southern flats near Quartz Mtn. This 2013 survey illustrates a complex network of water sources vital for life in the high desert, from Yarbrough Reservoir to numerous named springs like Salinas Spring and Gardner Spring. The terrain is defined by deep cuts such as Lion Den Canyon and Bear Canyon, while lower elevations feature open spaces like Ragged Tank Flat. Man-made water catchments, including Big Meadow Tank and Divide Tanks, suggest a continued reliance on infrastructure for livestock or wildlife management within these canyons and foothills near Bear Peak.