2010 Map of Orndorff Ranch

About this map

White Sands Missile Range dominates this portion of Socorro County, illustrating the significant federal footprint in the New Mexico desert during the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Chupadera Arroyo, a seasonal drainage that carves through the arid terrain. Scattered ranching outposts like Orndorff Ranch and Fernandez Ranch reflect the area's agricultural roots, persisting alongside the modern military infrastructure. A network of specialized roads, including WSMR P Route 7 and WSMR S Route 3509, serves the missile range's operations, while remote water features such as Little Jug Tank provide essential resources in this dry environment. The map captures the quiet tension between traditional high-desert ranching and the strategic demands of contemporary defense aerospace testing.