2017 Map of Heart of the Sands NW

About this map

Alkali Flat dominates the northeastern corner of this landscape, representing a significant topographical feature within the basin. The map area is defined by its military and administrative layout, situated across the intersection of several township and range lines including t16s r5e and t15s r5e. Transport across this arid terrain is limited to specialized routes such as Wsmr P RT 10 and Wsmr P RT 7, which navigate the desert floor. The geography here is further delineated by the political boundaries of Sierra and Doña Ana County, illustrating the remote and institutional nature of the land use in this part of New Mexico during the early twenty-first century.