2020 Map of Oscura

About this map

Oscura and the neighboring locale of Cora Crew anchor this high-desert landscape in the Tularosa Basin, where the topography shifts from the level plains to the rising slopes of Jackass Mtn and the Godfrey Hills. The map details a network of water sources essential to this arid environment, including Milagro Springs, Keen Spring, and Phillips Springs, which dot the northern elevations near Milagro Hill. The presence of these named springs suggests a history of cattle ranching or early habitation where reliable water was the most valuable resource. Modern military and transit infrastructure is also evident, with routes like Wsmar 5 RT 312 and Wsmr S RT 313 intersecting the township lines. To the south, the county line separates Lincoln and Otero counties near the drainage of New Well Draw, while the northeastern corner shows a small grid of development around Grand Blvd near Kimmons.