2013 Map of Sulphur Pass

About this map

The San Andres Mountains dominate this high-desert terrain of Sierra County, defined by a complex network of canyons and vital water sources. Sulphur Pass serves as a primary geographic notch in the landscape, situated near Sulphur Flats and the drainage of Sulphur Canyon. The distribution of natural springs, such as Sulphur Spring, Lower Sulphur Spring, and Quemado Spring, reveals the essential hydrology required for survival and ranching in this arid environment. Strategic landmarks like Pilot Knob and Big Mtn provide significant vertical relief above the flats, while named gaps such as Woolf Gap and Watson Gap indicate established points of passage through the ridges. The map also documents localized infrastructure for water storage, including Richard Tank, Taylor Tank, and Ben Taylor Tank, which supported land use across the various townships and ranges.