2017 Map of Lumley Lake NW

About this map

Salt Cr winds through this arid Sierra County landscape, marking the primary drainage in an area dominated by the infrastructure of the White Sands Missile Range. The terrain is characterized by a network of specialized routes, including WSMR P Route 7 and WSMR S Route 299, which crisscross the high desert plains. These designations point to the land's transition from traditional ranching to military use, though markers of the earlier cattle era remain. Water sources like Smith Tank, Good Fortune Cr, and Sweetwater Cr are critical landmarks in this environment, representing the sparse hydrological features that once supported local grazing before the range's establishment. The layout of the township and range lines, such as t13s r5e and t13s r6e, provides a framework for understanding the cadastral history of this section of New Mexico.