2017 Map of Blind Gap

About this map

Sand Spring sits at the base of the broken terrain within this Union County survey, where a network of ephemeral watercourses like Sand Cr and Rafael Cr carve through the high plains. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, featuring prominent passages such as Blind Gap and Telephone Gap. These natural corridors have historically dictated movement through the region, as evidenced by the placement of ranch roads including Severo Rd and Weatherly Rd which skirt the edges of Turkey Canyon. The drainage patterns of Corrumpa Cr in the north and the various branches of Rafaelito Cr reveal a system of deep arroyos and canyons that dominate the topography, providing essential water sources for the cattle ranching operations that characterize this corner of New Mexico.