2010 Map of Lumley Lake

About this map

Lumley Lake and Big Salt Lake dominate the arid basin of this Southern New Mexico landscape at the beginning of the 21st century. The geography is defined by ephemeral hydrology, where water flow is primarily characterized by the drainage of Salt Creek through the desert flats. A network of local roads and 4WD tracks crisscrosses the terrain, indicating a landscape utilized for land management or grazing rather than dense habitation. The absence of built settlements or civic structures underscores the remote nature of this portion of Doña Ana County, where the topography is shaped by wide basins and the distinct presence of alkali lake beds common to the region.