White Sands Missile Range dominates this section of the New Mexico desert, illustrating the intersection of modern military infrastructure and historical land divisions. This map reveals a landscape defined by its strategic utility, where the arid terrain is organized into township and range sections such as t8s r2e and t9s r3e. The stark, open territory is navigated via dedicated military corridors, specifically WSMR P Route 5 and WSMR P Route 26, which bisect the arid basins. This 2023 edition provides a clear view of how these remote roads serve as the primary lifelines for communication and transport across the restricted government lands of Socorro County.
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1916 · Salinas Peak
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1948 · Granjean Well
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Val Verde
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Malpais Well
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Salinas Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1981 · Fairview Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Greens Baber Well
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Granjean Well
USGS Topo · 1:24,000