Little San Pascual Mtn rises from the western edge of this arid expanse, where the high desert meets the historic Jornada del Muerto basin. This 2013 survey records a landscape shaped by vast township and range divisions, such as t7s r1e and t7s r2e, highlighting the remote character of the Chihuahuan Desert. The sparse human footprint in this part of Socorro County is grounded at Bruton Ranch, a named landmark that reflects the region's enduring ranching heritage. Beyond the ranch, the terrain is marked by essential water features like Shorty Tank, providing a view into the critical infrastructure required for survival and industry in this high-altitude desert environment.
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1948 · Carthage
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Granjean Well
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · San Antonio
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Val Verde
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1981 · Granjean Well
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Blakemore Well
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Indian Well Wilderness
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Harriet Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000