1996 Map of Fleck Draw

About this map

White Sands Missile Range dominates this mid-1990s landscape in Doña Ana County, where military infrastructure intersects with large-scale agricultural research and ranching history. The geography is defined by extensive drainage systems, including the namesake Fleck Draw and Gilmore Draw, which cut through the arid terrain. Human activity in this desert environment is tethered to isolated outposts and water sources such as Fleck Ranch, Bruton Camp, and Indian Tank. To the southeast, the Jornada Experimental Range (USDA) marks a specialized land use focused on desert ecology. The map reveals a sparse network of 4wd tracks that provide the only passage through these expansive federal and research lands, reflecting the era's controlled access and the persistence of traditional landmarks like Cedar Well amidst a high-tech military testing corridor.