2013 Map of Mound Springs

About this map

Tularosa Valley defines the expansive basin geography of this high-desert region, where the intersection of four different county lines—Socorro, Lincoln, Sierra, and Otero—marks a complex administrative boundary. The landscape is characterized by its drainage and water management features, critical for life in this arid environment. The intermittent course of Salt Cr meanders across the valley floor, while a network of water catchments including Red Tank, Lone Cedar Tank, and Upper Dog Town Tank punctuate the terrain. Red Hill stands as a notable relief feature in the northeast, providing a vantage point over the namesake Mound Springs. This 2013 survey provides a detailed look at the water infrastructure and topography of a sparsely populated section of southern New Mexico where cattle ranching and range management remain central to the land's utility.