2017 Map of Heart of the Sands NE

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Alkali Flat dominates the southwestern corner of this arid landscape, a vast dry lake bed that underscores the desert character of the Tularosa Basin. The map details a significant jurisdictional boundary between Doña Ana County and Otero County, cutting vertically through the western sections. This 2017 survey reveals the stark, sparse nature of the terrain, where infrastructure is limited to specialized routes like Wsmr P Rt 10. The absence of traditional settlements or townships highlights the area's role as part of the White Sands Missile Range, where the landscape remains largely defined by its natural topography and military-managed access corridors.