Chupadera Arroyo winds through this arid expanse of Socorro County, shaping the drainage patterns and topography of a landscape defined by ranching and restricted access. The presence of Orndorff Ranch in the northeast quadrant provides a focal point for local land use, while water resources like Little Jug Tank and the drainages of Mesa Well Canyon are critical features for navigation and agriculture. A complex network of designated routes, including Co Rd 131 and several White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) thoroughfares such as WSMR S Route 3702, crisscross the area. These roads illustrate the intersection of local transit and modern military infrastructure, providing a detailed look at the physical boundaries and thoroughfares within this high-desert environment in the 2020s.
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1916 · La Joya
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1918 · Oscura Peak
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1948 · Carthage
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Bingham
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · Sierra Larga North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000