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2023 Map of Fence Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Fence Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The White Sands Missile Range occupies the eastern portion of this high-desert landscape in Sierra County, defining a territory where military activity meets the stark topography of the Gyp Hills. This modern survey reveals a region shaped by water management and access, dominated by a network of named livestock or water catchments such as Bull Pasture Tank, Army Tank, and Fuller Tank. These features, along with names like East Tank and Middle Tank, suggest a land used for ranching and resource management even within the shadow of restricted military zones.

Deep drainages including Fence Canyon and Middle Canyon cut through the terrain, illustrating the natural erosion patterns of this arid environment. The road network, consisting of E Well Rd, Fuller Rd, and several county routes like Co Rd A029, provides the primary transit corridors through the diverse range and township sections. The map serves as a precise record of how boundary lines and utility roads partition this New Mexico desert.