Iron Mine Ridge and the southern slopes of Chupadera Mesa dominate this landscape within the boundaries of the White Sands Missile Range. This arid terrain in Socorro County is defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages, including Yellow Dog Canyon, Aguila Canyon, and Lobo Canyon, which carve through the high desert floor. The presence of features like School Section Draw and Wash Hale Canyon suggests a history of land use and water management tailored to this challenging environment.
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1918 · Oscura Peak
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1948 · Broken Back Crater
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Bingham
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · Turkey Ridge SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Wilson Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000