2017 Map of Wilson Ranch

About this map

Wilson Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Socorro County, a region defined by its wide basins and isolated water sources. This 2017 survey shows a geography primarily structured for grazing and transit within the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) boundaries, evidenced by the network of numbered routes like WSMR P Route 9 and WSMR P Route 18. Vital water catchments such as Sandy Tank, Lake Tank, and O'Neal Tank are scattered across the terrain, highlighting the essential infrastructure required for survival in this arid environment. The map also delineates natural drainages including Grumble Gulch and Mesa Well Canyon, which carve through the high elevations of the surrounding mesas. The intersection of these natural landforms with modern administrative road systems reflects the dual-use history of these remote lands for both agricultural ranching and government operations.