The Organ Mountains dominate the western edge of this landscape, giving way to the sprawling flats of the Tularosa Valley. This transition from high peaks to desert floor is marked by numerous drainage features, including Ash Canyon, Glendale Canyon, and Rucker Canyon, all feeding into the arid basin. Military and government activity is central to this area, evidenced by the presence of Condron Army Airfield and the proximity to White Sands. The infrastructure of the high desert is defined by isolated water sources and strategic roads. Water management in this dry environment is highlighted by scattered features like Davies Tank, Big Tanks, and Gondin Tank, alongside natural sources like Globe Spring. NM-213 and several Wsmr roads provide the primary corridors through this section of Doña Ana County.
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1891 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1940 · Newman
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Organ Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · La Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Parker Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Newman
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Organ Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Davies Tank
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Newman NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000