2010 Map of Bigbee Draw

About this map

White Sands Missile Range dominates the southwestern portion of this high-desert landscape, reflecting the significant military presence in this region of Socorro County during the early 21st century. The terrain is defined by the broad West Mesa and the drainage patterns of Bigbee Draw and Arroyo Seco. Because this is an arid environment, the infrastructure focuses heavily on water management for ranching and military purposes, evidenced by a network of engineered tanks such as Bigbee Tank, North Canyon Tank, and Pot Hole Tank. Human activity is sparse, centered on isolated points like Cain Ranch and the Kerr Well. The landscape is etched with utilitarian transit lines, including County RD-b006 and several restricted military routes such as WSMR S Route 3707, which cross the open desert between ephemeral water features like Brown Lake.