Tompson Reservoir provides a lone water source in the southern reaches of this arid landscape, situated within a strictly partitioned grid of the White Sands Missile Range. The terrain is defined by its military utility, where a network of specialized routes such as Wsmr P Rt 15 and Wsmr S Rt 254 crisscross the desert floor. These roads serve as the primary infrastructure through township sections like T20S R6E and T21S R6E, marking a landscape dedicated to government testing and defense operations rather than civilian settlement. This 2020 survey illustrates the modern configuration of these restricted access ways, offering a clear view of how the basin's topography has been adapted for contemporary range requirements.
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1916 · Point Of Sands
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1940 · Orogrande
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Parker Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Orogrande
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Lake Lucero
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Elephant Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Parker Lake NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Tres Hermanos
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Lake Lucero
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Lake Lucero SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000