2010 Map of Tularosa Peak

About this map

White Sands Missile Range dominates this high-desert landscape in Otero County, where military infrastructure and natural drainage patterns define the territory. The presence of Tularosa Range Camp and a network of restricted routes, such as WSMR P Route 9 and WSMR P Route 6, underscore the area's ongoing role in national defense. The desert floor is carved by ephemeral waterways like Temporal Creek and Tularosa Creek, which occasionally feed into Brazel Lake. Rising from the basin, the prominent Tularosa Peak serves as a stark landmark, while localized features like Harkness Spring and Guilez Draw indicate the subtle shifts in elevation and hydrology that characterize this portion of the basin. The map illustrates the specialized road system used for range operations, contrasting the undeveloped terrain with the precision of military logistical planning.