2017 Map of Bishop Ranch

About this map

Bishop Ranch anchors the western edge of this Socorro County landscape, situated near the dramatic break of Cañon de la Rosa. The region is defined by an intricate network of ephemeral watercourses and livestock infrastructure, where the Rancho Viejo Arroyo and Chupadera Arroyo drain the arid terrain. A legacy of ranching is etched into the map through numerous named catchments like Baumgardner Tank, Roebuck Tank, and Manuel Tank. This complex water management system reveals the reliance on seasonal runoff to support life in the high desert. Modern access is provided by a grid of designated routes including Co RD 127 and various White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) roads, which cut across the historical land divisions of T1S R4E and T2S R5E. The topography varies from the broad flats of Sand Draw to the more broken relief surrounding Arrese Tank.