2013 Map of Wrye Peak NW

About this map

Jornada del Muerto dominates the terrain of this Socorro County survey, a region characterized by a high-desert drainage system of deep canyons. These geological features, including Mesa Well Canyon, Wash Hale Canyon, and the curiously named Hoot Owl Canyon, illustrate the rugged path of seasonal water flow through the basin. Human presence and land management are visible through a network of water collection points such as Glover Tank, Morton Tank, and Washtub Tank, which are vital for supporting life in this arid environment. Transportation infrastructure is represented by the east-west corridor of Us-380 and the restricted access of WSMR S Route 3501, reflecting the dual nature of modern use in this part of New Mexico, where public thoroughfares cross alongside government-managed lands.