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1982 Map of Lost River
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1982 Map of Lost River

USGS Topo · Published 1982

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Holloman Air Force Base dominates the eastern desert of Otero County in this early 1980s orthophotomap, which utilizes aerial imagery to show the stark contrast between human infrastructure and the desert floor. The most prominent feature is the High Speed Test Track, a linear engineering marvel running north-south through the base. To the west, the landscape shifts into the White Sands Missile Range, characterized by expansive areas of shifting sand. Small markers of human occupation and scientific monitoring appear throughout the arid environment, including the Danley Well, the Pritch Site, and several Observation Towers. Hydrological patterns are defined by the Lost River and drainages like Hay Draw and Sheep Camp Draw, which cut through the basin. This map captures the intersection of mid-century military aerospace testing and the active desert geology of New Mexico.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1982
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain