2013 Map of Desert

About this map

Alvarado sits within the vast expanse of the Tularosa Valley in this early 21st-century topographic study of Otero County. The landscape is defined by its arid character and sparse infrastructure, centered on the primary transit corridor formed by Us-54 N and Us-54 S. While the terrain appears relatively level across the valley floor, distinctive landmarks like Three Buttes rise in the southern portion of the quadrangle, providing essential orientation points in an otherwise open environment. Water management in this dry region is evidenced by features such as Alvarado Tank Number One, a critical piece of infrastructure for local land use. This survey captures a moment of modern continuity in the high desert, where long-standing transportation routes and basic water catchment remain the primary markers of human presence.