2020 Map of Fifteenmile Lake

About this map

Fifteenmile Lake sits in the high desert of south-central New Mexico, marking a landscape defined by seasonal hydrography and military administrative boundaries. This 2020 survey illustrates the remote basin where Big Salt Lake and the ephemeral drainage of Three Rivers are prominent natural features. The map highlights the complex jurisdictional intersection of Sierra, Doña Ana, and Otero counties, which meet in this arid expanse. The terrain is crisscrossed by specialized roadways like Wsmr P Rt 6 and Wsmr S Rt 297, reflecting the area's inclusion within a restricted military range. Researchers interested in the Tularosa Basin's geography will find the precise layout of township and range lines, such as t14s r7e, essential for locating specific land parcels and historical natural landmarks in an area with few permanent settlements.