2020 Map of Gran Quivira

About this map

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument anchors the southern portion of this high-desert landscape at the boundary of Torrance and Socorro counties. This area around the settlement of Gran Quivira is defined by a series of broad plateaus and basins, most notably the Mesa de los Jumanos and Liberty Valley. The terrain is characterized by numerous seasonal basins and drainage features, including Wyatt Lake, Espinosa Lake, and Haygood Tank, which are critical water-gathering points in this arid environment. The road network consists largely of rural routes such as Co RD 8031 and Co RD 8032, while the presence of WSMR S Route 41 indicates the proximity of military operations within the White Sands Missile Range infrastructure. These topographic details illustrate a sparsely populated region where the environment and archaeology are the primary features of interest.