2017 Map of Sabinata Flat

About this map

The desert lowlands of the Tularosa basin meet the rising foothills of the Sacramento Mountains in this detailed survey. Water sources are the primary points of interest in this arid environment, evidenced by a dense concentration of named springs and catchments including Wallenberg Spring, Whitmore Spring, Gutierrez Spring, and Chicken Ranch Spring. These features, alongside the Burro Water Hole, illustrate the historical importance of localized water for ranching and survival in Otero County. The settlement of Sabinata Flat sits near the Sabinata Flat Arroyo, while the larger village of Tularosa is visible on the western edge. The map also traces a series of canyons cutting through the higher elevations, such as Tecolote Canyon, Ysletano Canyon, and Domingo Canyon, which define the drainage patterns feeding into the Tularosa Cr.