2013 Map of Salinas Peak

About this map

The San Andres Mountains dominate this high-elevation terrain in Sierra County, culminating at the summit of Salinas Peak. The landscape is a network of deep canyons and ridges, including Grapevine Canyon, Jonce Canyon, and Thurgood Canyon, which drain into seasonal watercourses like Good Fortune Cr. This 2013 survey illustrates the critical role of water management in this arid environment, marked by numerous named springs such as Dripping Spring, Indian Spring, and Eagle Pass Spring, alongside man-made features like Jonce Tank. Local history and genealogy interest is concentrated in family-named landmarks and peaks, including White Mine Peak, Ladybug Peak, and Silver Top Mtn. The presence of Wsmr P Route 13 indicates the area's modern role within the White Sands Missile Range, while surveying lines like t11s r4e divide the vast, high-desert allotments.