2020 Map of Fairview Mountain

About this map

Fairview Mtn dominates the high ground in this arid corner of the New Mexico landscape, where the border between Socorro and Sierra counties cuts across the high desert. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably through the carved paths of Jonce Canyon and Thurgood Canyon. This 2020 survey illustrates a region largely managed for military or restricted access, evidenced by the presence of WSMR P Route 13, which likely serves the White Sands Missile Range. Scattered water catchments like Martin Tank and Ladder Tank are critical infrastructure points in this dry environment. To the southwest, the Poison Hills provide a distinctive topographical landmark amidst the township and range grid lines of the T9S, T10S, and T11S sections.