2011 Map of Tularosa Canyon

About this map

The Tularosa River defines the central axis of this landscape, carving through high-altitude terrain in western New Mexico. This 2011 survey documents a sparsely populated but active ranching environment, anchored by the Tularosa Shipping Corrals and an extensive network of Forest Service roads including Fs Rd 218. The map identifies critical water infrastructure in a high-desert climate, featuring specialized sites like GC Number Six Tank, GC Number Seven Tank, and Willow Tank. Deep drainage systems like Tularosa Canyon, Sand Flat Canyon, and Cañon del Buey illustrate the complex topography. These features, along with the Sand Flats, suggest a long-standing pattern of land use centered on livestock management and natural resource navigation within the national forest system.