2010 Map of Sierra Larga North

About this map

White Sands Missile Range occupies the eastern portion of this high-desert landscape in Socorro County, New Mexico. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features such as the dark Black Mesa and Red Mesa in the northwest, which transition into the broad drainage of Tecolote Draw. Water management in this arid environment is evident through a network of livestock or observation tanks, including Adolpho Tank, Kessler Tank, and Oney Tank, often situated near drainage paths like Patterson Draw. A single landmark, the Booster Windmill, stands near the range boundary, signaling the sparse human infrastructure within the Sierra Larga foothills. This map reflects a transition between natural landforms like Mesa Redonda and the strictly managed military airspace and ground operations of the mid-20th century.