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2013 Map of Elephant Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Elephant Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Orogrande sits at the foot of the southern peaks of the Jarilla Mountains, serving as a focal point for this high-desert landscape in Otero County. The settlement's proximity to the rugged slopes of Elephant Mtn highlights its historical connection to the mineral-rich heights above the Tularosa Valley. Large swaths of the terrain are dedicated to military operations, with the White Sands Missile Range boundary dominating the central and western portions of the quadrangle.

Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by features like Flying Eagle Tank and McNew Feeder Tank, which are critical infrastructure for the limited grazing and range activities in the area. Access through the restricted zones is provided by specialized routes such as WSMR S Route 251 and Oregrande Range Camp Rd, reflecting the dual nature of the land as both a mining-era settlement and a modern strategic military corridor.