2023 Map of Pink Peak

About this map

The White Sands Missile Range dominates this portion of Socorro County, representing a landscape defined by high-altitude plateaus and restrictive military boundaries. The expansive Chupadera Mesa spans the central portion of the sheet, characterized by a complex network of drainages including Lobo Canyon to the northeast and Lutz Canyon in the northwest. This terrain demonstrates the classic high-desert topography of the Tularosa Basin fringes, where water management is highlighted by isolated features like Monk Tank. The presence of WSMR 5 Route 3506 and other designated roads cutting through Red Canyon and toward Taylor Canyon illustrates the infrastructure required to manage these extensive federal lands in the modern era.