2013 Map of Three Rivers SW

About this map

Tularosa Valley occupies the heart of this Otero County landscape, characterized by the stark contrast between volcanic and arid features. The western edge of the sheet is defined by The Malpais, a distinctive lava flow field, while the southern reaches contain the vast expanse of The Sands. This high-desert environment in the early 21st century relies on a sparse network of water management features to support land use in such a dry climate. Specialized catchment points like Double Mills Reservoir and Lower Steer Pasture Tank are scattered across the valley floor, providing essential water sources. These tanks, including Road Tank and Sand Tank, trace the legacy of ranching and livestock management within the public land survey system divisions of t11s r8e and t12s r8e.