2010 Map of Sierra De La Cruz

About this map

Sierra de la Cruz stands as the central landmark in this high-desert portion of Socorro County. The landscape is defined by its arid-land hydrology and naming traditions, featuring critical water points like Cibola Spring and specialized catchments such as Donnis Tank and Valle de Adrian Tank. Transportation through the region relies on a network of routes across the White Sands Missile Range territory, specifically WSMR S Route 3802 and WSMR S Route 3807. These roads navigate between distinct landforms like the La Caida slope and the prominent Cuesta de la McBride ridge. The map documents numerous ephemeral drainages including Arroyo Milagro and Agua de los Torres, illustrating how the desert floor is sculpted by seasonal water flow across the La Cebolla flats.