2020 Map of Hembrillo Canyon

About this map

The San Andres Mountains dominate this landscape, where steep peaks and deep canyons define the border between Do

a Ana and Sierra counties. Named summits like Gunsight Peak, Treasure Mtn, and Kaylor Mtn rise above a network of drainages including Hembrillo Canyon and Victorio Canyon. Water in this arid environment is localized at critical points such as Lower Hembrillo Spring, Hospital Spring, and Mountain Sheep Spring. The presence of these named springs suggests their historical importance for survival and livestock in the high desert. To the east, the vertical relief of the mountains gives way to the open expanse of the Alkali Flat. The map also traces modern utility and access routes across the terrain, including WSMR P Route 7 and WSMR S Route 306, indicating the area's contemporary role within the White Sands Missile Range.