2017 Map of Fairview Mountain

About this map

Fairview Mountain rises prominently along the high desert border between Socorro and Sierra counties in this 2017 survey. The landscape is defined by its arid character and reliance on specialized water infrastructure, evidenced by livestock or wildlife watering points such as Martin Tank, Ladder Tank, and McDonald Brother Tank. These man-made features are vital anchors in an environment carved by seasonal drainages like Jonce Canyon and Thurgood Canyon. To the southwest, the Poison Hills add topographic complexity to the basin and range terrain. The presence of WSMR P Route 13 indicates the area's integration with the White Sands Missile Range infrastructure, marking a intersection of traditional ranching geography and modern federal land use.