2017 Map of Mockingbird Gap SE

About this map

The Oscura Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape along the boundary of Socorro and Lincoln County. In this arid environment, water sources are the primary markers of human and livestock presence, indicated by several named springs and catchments. Keller Spring and Palomas Moonshine Spring are positioned in the higher elevations, while Cottonwood Spring and man-made structures like Woods Tank and Kidd Tank are situated lower in the basin. The drainage of Salt Cr cuts through the western reaches of the quadrangle. This map reflects a region defined by its rugged topography and the essential infrastructure required for ranching and survival in the New Mexico backcountry.