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2023 Map of Sheep Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Sheep Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Sheep Mountain rises as a central landmark within the San Andres Mountains of Sierra County, defining a landscape marked by strategic geography and arid water sources. This portion of the White Sands Missile Range is etched with specialized access routes like Wsmr RT 316 and WSMR P Route 7, indicating the area's continued role in national defense and restricted land use.

Natural features are named with a nod to the region's topography and history, including the northern Lava Gap and the southern Sly Canyon. Vital water points, likely critical for early ranching or travel, are scattered across the terrain, such as Mexican Hat Spring, Lee Canyon Spring, and Joe West Tank. The eastern reaches are defined by the winding course of Salt Creek, providing a stark contrast to the higher elevations of Thoroughgood Canyon and Thurgood Canyon to the north.