2010 Map of Turkey Ridge

About this map

Turkey Ridge rises as the central geographic feature of this high-desert landscape in Socorro County. The area is defined by its strategic water management, shown through a series of named catchments including State Tank, Sand Tank, and Pothole Tank. These features suggest a reliance on seasonal moisture for ranching or land management in an otherwise arid environment. Of particular interest to local historians is the Turkey Ruins Tank, which references earlier human presence or archaeological remains near the base of the ridge. Transportation is limited to a network of unpaved desert tracks, dominated by the winding course of WSMR S Route 3703, which navigates the undulating terrain and connects these remote water sources.