1981 Map of Hardscrabble Mountains

About this map

Hardscrabble Mountains and the southern reaches of the San Andres range dominate this high-desert landscape in central New Mexico, where much of the terrain is cordoned off within the White Sands Missile Range. This early 1980s data records a region defined by its scarce water sources and rugged passes, essential for any early navigation of these peaks. Named features like Rhodes Pass, Granite Gap, and Indian Trail Gap indicate the historical importance of through-routes in an otherwise formidable barrier of stone.