2013 Map of Wilson Ranch

About this map

Wilson Ranch and the nearby Maxwell settlement anchor this arid reach of Socorro County, where life revolves around water management and desert access. This 2013 landscape is characterized by its vital livestock infrastructure, evidenced by scattered water catchments like Sandy Tank, Lake Tank, and O'Neal Tank. The topography shifts from the elevations of Chupadera down through drainage features such as Grumble Gulch and Mesa Well Canyon. Transportation is dominated by the utilitarian WSMR P Route 9, reflecting the region's connection to the expansive White Sands Missile Range operations. Small, family-named landmarks like J Henry suggest the deep roots of ranching history in this section of the High Desert.