2013 Map of White Sands

About this map

White Sands Missile Range dominates this landscape in the eastern shadow of the San Andres Mountains. The map details the developed White Sands Missile Range Post Area, documenting an intricate street grid that includes Picatinny Ave, Nike Ave, and Aberdeen Ave. This military infrastructure sits at the edge of the vast Tularosa Valley, where the terrain is marked by isolated watering points like Hood Tank and Haystack Tanks. To the northwest, the land rises toward Black Mtn and Rattlesnake Ridge, providing a stark contrast between the desert floor and the high ground. Local hydrologic features, including Bonney Spring and Alamo Spring, indicate the scarce water sources that have long dictated movement through this arid region, while the prominent path of Us-70 E serves as the primary modern transit corridor.