2010 Map of Oscura Peak

About this map

The Oscura Mountains define the western reaches of this desert landscape, anchored by the high points of Oscura Peak and Bug Peak. This territory is dominated by the White Sands Missile Range, where restricted access and government use have largely preserved the sparse footprint of earlier ranching life. Scattered homesteads such as the A D Helm Ranch, H B Helm Ranch, and Withers Ranch appear near essential water sources like Dripping Spring and Hog Sup Spring. Navigating the high-desert terrain, a network of service roads including WSMR S Route 331 and WSMR P Route 9 traces the contours of Workman Ridge and the depths of Whitmore Canyon, providing a rare look at the infrastructure within this high-security military installation.