2010 Map of Mockingbird Gap

About this map

White Sands Missile Range occupies a significant portion of this high-desert territory, where restricted access and federal operations intersect with traditional ranching landmarks. The geography is defined by the corridor between the Little Burro Mountains and the Mockingbird Mountains, which converge at the strategic passage of Mockingbird Gap. This landscape is characterized by its vital water infrastructure, featuring named catchments such as Babers Tank, Murry Tank, and Mountain Tanks that sustain life in an arid environment otherwise drained by the seasonal Salt Creek. The presence of small settlements like Independence and Little Burro suggests the localized human footprint in this vast military-adjacent terrain. Navigation is facilitated by a network of specialized routes, including WSMR P Route 13 and WSMR P Route 7, which serve the missile range’s logistical needs while skirting the natural landmarks of Oscura Gap.