2020 Map of Sheep Mountain

About this map

The San Andres Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Sierra County, defining a region of dramatic topographic relief and vital water sources. This 2020 survey details a network of essential watering points such as Sheep Mountain Spring, Mexican Flat Spring, and the Joe West Tank, which illustrate the necessity of managed and natural water in this arid environment. Strategic passes like Lava Gap and Sly Gap provide natural corridors through the peaks, while the presence of restricted thoroughfares like WSMR P Route 7 indicates the modern military land use characterizing the area. The map traces the seasonal drainage of Salt Cr and the deep incisions of Lee Canyon, showing how the rugged terrain of Sheep Mtn influences both the ecology and the limited infrastructure of the southern New Mexico interior.