2013 Map of Garton Lake

About this map

White Sands National Monument and the White Sands Missile Range meet in this 2013 topographic study of the Tularosa Valley. The landscape is defined by its vast gypsum dunefields and a complex network of intermittent water sources and alkaline basins. Notable hydrologic features include Lost River to the north and Holloman Lake and Garton Lake to the east and south, respectively. The map captures the intersection of federal conservation and military land use, centered around the transit corridor of Us-70 W and Us-70 E. Access points like the White Sands Gate and various service roads, such as WSMR S Route 261, delineate the boundary between public monument lands and the restricted missile range. Other desert landmarks like Hurtz Spring and Loop Dr provide further navigational context for this arid, high-desert environment.