2020 Map of Capitol Peak

About this map

San Andres Mountains dominate the southern landscape of this 2020 survey, rising dramatically toward the summit of Capitol Peak. The terrain is defined by dry canyons and high basins, including Johnson Park and Johnson Park Canyon in the north, and Thurgood Canyon in the southwest. A notable artifact of mid-century infrastructure appears as CCC Tank, likely dating to Civilian Conservation Corps projects in the region. The map reflects the modern military management of the area, as the road network consists almost entirely of White Sands Missile Range access routes such as WSMR S Route 325, WSMR P Route 7, and WSMR S Route 319. This high-desert environment shows very little human settlement, focused instead on water management features like Capitol Peak Tank and the topographical challenges of Hays Gap.