2013 Map of Tip Top Canyon

About this map

San Andres Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape, defined by a complex system of drainage and ranching infrastructure within the Tularosa Valley. The map reveals how water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by the scattered development of Tip Top Tank, Riggs Tanks, and the secluded Tip Top Spring. Settlement is sparse, represented primarily by the Henderson Ranch, which sits near the head of Tip Top Canyon. The northern heights reach up to Mt Baldy and Lone Star Peak, giving way to deeply carved features like Makinson Canyon and White Rock Canyon. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the modern road network, including WSMR P Route 13, which traverses the high desert flats of the eastern range.