2020 Map of Wrye Peak

About this map

Bingham sits in the southwestern corner of this high desert landscape, representing a remote outpost in Socorro County. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, rising from the canyons to the prominent heights of Wrye Peak and the southern reaches of Chupadera Mesa. This 2020 survey reveals an arid environment where water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by a network of catchments such as O'Neal Tank, Lucero Tank, and Pinto Tank. The naming conventions found here, from Hoot Owl Canyon to Wash Hale Canyon, reflect a history of ranching and frontier life. Transportation across this portion of the White Sands Missile Range periphery is facilitated by restricted routes like WSMR P Route 41, while Cedar Pass and Antelope Mound serve as natural landmarks for navigating the high-altitude topography.