2023 Map of Wrye Peak NW

About this map

The White Sands Missile Range dominates the southern portion of this landscape, reflecting its modern role as part of a significant military installation in Socorro County. The terrain is defined by a series of north-south canyons, including Mesa Well Canyon, Wash Hale Canyon, and Hoot Owl Canyon, which dictate the drainage patterns across the arid basin. Water management is evidenced by distributed improvements such as Glover Tank, Morton Tank, and Washtub Tank, essential infrastructure for land use in this dry environment. Transport is restricted to a grid of named military routes, including WSMR P Route 41 and WSMR S Route 3610, which connect the remote sections of the range while following the natural contours of the basin floor.