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2017 Map of Orndorff Ranch

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Orndorff Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Orndorff Ranch occupies a prominent position in this high-desert landscape of Socorro County, New Mexico. The terrain is characterized by the winding path of Chupadera Arroyo, which snakes through the central and western portions of the quadrangle. This area, largely defined by ranching and restricted access corridors, features a network of rural routes including Co Rd 131 and various military-designated thoroughfares such as Wsmr S Route 3702 and Wsmr P Route 9.

In the southeast, the geography becomes more pronounced at Mesa Well Canyon, while scattered water resources like Little Jug Tank indicate the vital, sparse infrastructure necessary for sustaining life and livestock in this arid environment. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of private landholdings and the extensive White Sands Missile Range infrastructure during the early 21st century.