2010 Map of Oscura

About this map

Rey Mine sits near the center of this Lincoln County landscape, representative of the small-scale mineral interests that dotted the region. The high desert terrain is defined by dramatic rises such as Jackass Mountain and the Phillips Hills, where water is a precious commodity marked by scattered sites like Phillips Springs and Milagro Springs. Small settlements and named locales including Oscura, Cora Crew, and Kimmons are linked by a sparse network of roads, including WSMR S Route 313. The area's reliance on groundwater for ranching or small operations is evident through the naming of several specific water-pumping landmarks, notably the Brownstein Windmill, Taylor Windmill, and Husk Windmill. Transport infrastructure is anchored by the rail line running through North Siding, which historically facilitated the movement of goods and people through this arid stretch of New Mexico.