2013 Map of Tularosa Peak

About this map

Tularosa Peak rises from the basin of the Tularosa Valley, anchoring a landscape defined by ephemeral waters and remote military infrastructure. This 2013 survey documents the arid stretch of Otero County within the White Sands region, where the network of White Sands Missile Range roads like WSMR P Route 6 and WSMR S Route 294 crisscross the terrain. The map reveals the distribution of vital water sources in the high desert, including Harkness Spring, Guilez Spring, and the seasonally appearing White Sands Lakes. Evidence of land management and historical grazing patterns persists through labels such as the Tularosa Range Camp and various drainages like Allen Draw and Reagan Draw. This modern topographic study tracks the intersection of natural drainage systems like Temporal Cr with the strictly controlled corridors of the missile range, providing a precise look at a restricted desert environment.