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2017 Map of Garden Spring Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Garden Spring Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Adobe Ranch and the locality of Coane sit within a high-altitude desert environment defined by the Oscura Mountains and the sweeping Chupadera Mesa. This 2017 survey details a landscape where water management is the primary marker of human activity. The map records an extensive network of specialized water features, including Aperson Tank, Griffin Tank, and Baca Tank, which are essential for sustaining life in this arid region of Socorro County.

Terrain elevations culminate at North Oscura Peak, while geological features like Garden Spring Canyon and Taylor Canyon slice through the high country. The area's character is further established by its integration into the White Sands Missile Range infrastructure, indicated by restricted routes such as WSMR P Route 9 and WSMR S Route 3505. Significant natural water sources like Council Spring and Garden Spring appear alongside modern peaks like Lonnie Moon Peak.