2017 Map of Mound Springs

About this map

Mound Springs serves as a vital water source in this arid landscape along the border of Lincoln and Otero counties. The 2017 survey reveals an environment defined by limited water and vast ranching or military utility infrastructure, evidenced by features such as Red Tank, Lone Cedar Tank, and Upper Dog Town Tank. The presence of several White Sands Missile Range routes, including Wsmr P RT 8 and Wsmr P RT 9, indicates the area's modern role within a restricted government landscape. Topographical interest is centered around Red Hill in the northeast, while the ephemeral Salt Cr winds through the central and southern portions of the map, tracing the natural drainage patterns that have likely dictated movement through this region for generations.