2020 Map of Mockingbird Gap

About this map

Mockingbird Gap serves as a critical geographic passage between the Little Burro Mountains and the Oscura Gap in this high-desert region of New Mexico. The landscape is characterized by its reliance on isolated water sources such as Mockingbird Spring, Babers Tank, and Mountain Tanks, which were historically essential for survival and livestock in the arid terrain. The map details a network of specialized routes, including WSMR P Route 7 and WSMR S Route 324, which navigate the rugged southern approach to the San Andres Mountains. This 2020 survey illustrates the intersection of traditional land names with the infrastructure of modern land management, highlighting the continued importance of the Mockingbird Mountains and Little Burro as regional landmarks.