2020 Map of Mound Springs

About this map

Mound Springs and the meandering course of Salt Cr anchor this high-desert landscape at the complex intersection of Socorro, Lincoln, Sierra, and Otero counties. The terrain is defined by wide arid basins and isolated landmarks like Red Hill in the northeast. Water management is a primary feature of this sparse region, with catchments such as Upper Dog Town Tank and Lone Cedar Tank distributed across the range. A network of White Sands Missile Range patrol roads, including Wsmr P RT 12 and Wsmr P RT 8, provides the only significant infrastructure, reflecting the area's modern history as part of the extensive military testing grounds. The absence of traditional townships or agricultural development highlights the specialized, restricted nature of this New Mexico basin land.