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2010 Map of Fifteenmile Lake

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Fifteenmile Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

White Sands dominates the landscape of this 2010 survey, illustrating a region defined by arid basins and restricted military zones. Within the expansive White Sands Missile Range, the geography is characterized by ephemeral water features and sparse infrastructure. The presence of Big Salt Lake and Fifteenmile Lake indicates the terminal drainage patterns of the Tularosa Basin, where seasonal water accumulation and evaporation leave behind distinct salt and gypsum deposits.

Logistics and access are strictly governed by the military mission of the area, as seen in the grid of specialized roads such as WSMR P Route 6 and WSMR P Route 17. The course of Three Rivers enters from the northeast, highlighting a rare riparian corridor in an otherwise desert environment. This map captures the intersection of desert natural history and modern defense infrastructure in Doña Ana County.