2020 Map of Heart of the Sands NW

About this map

The Alkali Flat landscape dominates the northeastern portion of this study in New Mexico’s high desert, revealing a sparse and specialized terrain within the Tularosa Basin. This 2020 survey documents a section of the White Sands region where the landscape is defined more by its vast natural expanses than by permanent settlement. The map identifies key transportation corridors such as Wsmr P RT 10 and Wsmr P RT 7, roads that traverse the basin floor through Doña Ana County. The intersection of multiple township and range lines, including t16s r5e and t15s r5e, illustrates the systematic grid overlaying this arid environment. The scarcity of named landmarks highlights the area's protected and specialized status, focusing on the essential desert tracks and the geographic transition at the Alkali Flat.