2023 Map of Black Butte

About this map

The high desert landscape of central New Mexico is defined by a rigorous grid of residential roads and the deep cuts of seasonal watercourses. Abo Arroyo and Maes Arroyo wind through the arid terrain, illustrating the drainage patterns that have shaped this region of the Rio Grande basin. The map highlights the sprawling northern edge of the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, a protected area where the natural desert environment remains relatively untouched by the surrounding development.