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2010 Map of Trinity Site

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Trinity Site
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Trinity Site marks the historic heart of this quadrangle, situated in the arid basin of the Tularosa Valley. This area is dominated by the vast operations of the White Sands Missile Range, where specialized infrastructure like WSMR P Route 13 and WSMR S Route 341 navigate the desert terrain. To the east, the steep rise of the Oscura Mountains provides a vertical backdrop, featuring geographic landmarks such as Trail Canyon.

Located south of the primary test site, the McDonald Ranch remains a significant marker of the area's pre-military ranching history. Isolated water sources like Story East Tank and the ephemeral Salt Creek illustrate the sparse hydrological network required to sustain life and activity in this high-desert environment. The map details a landscape shaped by mid-century military scientific advancement and the older, weathered ranching roots of Socorro County.