2017 Map of Sierra Larga North

About this map

Sierra Larga dominates this section of the High Desert in Socorro County, showing a landscape defined by its complex drainage patterns and isolated water catchments. The terrain is marked by significant landforms such as Mesa Redonda and Black Mesa, while deep relief is found in Cibola Canyon and Cañon de la Rosa. Human presence in this arid environment is evidenced primarily by a network of ranching or livestock-supporting water features, including Adolpho Tank, Lower Marr Tank, and Kessler Tank. Transport through the area relies on White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) routes, such as WSMR S Route 3803 and WSMR S Route 3810, which skirt the edges of major features like Brown Top and Entraniosa Draw. This survey provides a clear look at the hydrologic infrastructure and physical geography necessary for life and work in the desert interior.