2010 Map of Becker SW

About this map

Palo Duro Canyon and Cibola Canyon define the drainage patterns of this high-desert landscape in Socorro County. The map reveals a cluster of industrial and residential outposts, including Canyon Mill, Tomasino Mill, and the Red Mill site. These locations, along with Gibbs Place, suggest a history of small-scale mining or ranching operations typical of the region's scattered settlement pattern. A significant portion of the northern and eastern territory falls within the White Sands Missile Range, where access is managed via specialized routes like WSMR S Route 3814. Water management is critical here, evidenced by several strategically placed tanks such as Middle Tank, Cottonwood Tank, and Test Well Tank which dot the arid plains between the Salas Arroyo and Agua de los Torres.