2023 Map of Desert NE

About this map

Fort Bliss dominates this arid landscape in southern New Mexico, where the infrastructure of a sprawling military reservation meets the necessity of desert water management. The terrain is marked by essential livestock or wildlife water sources, including Alvarado Tank Number Two and Borrego Tank, which provide critical reference points in an otherwise sparsely developed region. These man-made tanks are the primary landmarks in a landscape defined by its grid-based township and range organization, including sections of t24s r8e and t25s r9e. The map illustrates the specialized land use within military boundaries, showing how natural topography and essential water improvements dictate the layout of this Otero County region during the early twenty-first century.