2013 Map of Mockingbird Gap

About this map

Mockingbird Gap serves as a critical topographic corridor between the Mockingbird Mountains and the northern reaches of the San Andres Mountains. This 2013 survey illustrates a high-desert environment in Socorro County defined by internal drainage and isolated watering points. Essential water sources such as Mockingbird Spring, Babers Tank, and the Mountain Tanks are scattered across the terrain, indicating the importance of reliable water in this arid landscape. The presence of WSMR S Route 124 passing through the southern portion of the quadrangle highlights the intersection of historic geographic features with modern military infrastructure. Further north, the Little Burro Mountains and the drainage of Salt Cr shape the land before it rises toward Oscura Gap, providing a clear view of the complex mountain ranges that converge in this part of New Mexico.