2013 Map of Bennett Mountain

About this map

Saint Nicolas Ranch stands as a primary point of human activity on this high-desert landscape within the Tularosa Valley. The terrain is dominated by the steep eastern front of the San Andres Mountains, where prominent peaks like Bennett Mtn, Goat Mtn, and Black Mtn overlook the arid plains below. Water management in this environment is clearly documented through a series of springs and reservoirs, including San Nicolas Spring, Little San Nicolas Spring, and Red Spring. The presence of Tompson Reservoir and Thompson Reservoir indicates the critical infrastructure needed to sustain ranching or government operations in this area. A network of military access roads, such as Wsmr S Route 272, intersects the landscape, while the southern edge is clipped by the thoroughfares of Us-70 E and Us-70 W.