White Sands National Monument defines the upper portion of this landscape, where the distinct topography of gypsum dunes begins to give way to the more regulated lands of the White Sands Missile Range. This map illustrates the intersection of a protected natural wonder and a highly restricted military installation within the Tularosa Basin of Otero County. Service and patrol routes, including Wsmr P Rt 21 and Wsmr S Rt 264, cross the lower sections of the quadrangle, highlighting the infrastructure required to manage these extensive federal lands. The terrain is characterized by subtle contouring and isolated landforms typical of this arid region, providing a detailed record of the geography as it appeared in recent years.
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1916 · Point Of Sands
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1947 · Point Of Sands 2
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Lake Lucero
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Tres Hermanos
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Holloman
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Lake Lucero
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Lake Lucero SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Lake Lucero SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Lake Lucero
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Lake Lucero SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000