2013 Map of Foster Lake

About this map

White Sands National Monument and the White Sands Missile Range dominate this desert landscape within the Tularosa Valley. The map illustrates a strictly managed desert corridor where public and military land uses meet. The northern edge of the sheet features the prominent Point of Sands, a distinct geological landmark near the intersection of military boundaries and the shifting dunes of the White Sands. Water sources are few in this arid environment, represented by the isolated Salt Spring and Harrington Spring near the northeastern corner. Topographically, the area transitions from the flat valley floor toward the elevation of Twin Buttes and the mouth of Little San Nicolas Canyon, highlighting the varied terrain of Otero County.