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1952 Map of Black Butte

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Black Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Black Butte Vabm 5478 Turututu serves as a prominent landmark at the convergence of several historic land grants in central New Mexico. This landscape is defined by the intersections of the Belen Grant, Casa Colorada Grant, and Sevilleta Grant, illustrating the enduring legacy of Spanish and Mexican land divisions. The southern portion of the map transitions into the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, where the terrain is marked by seasonal watercourses like Pino Draw, Arroyo Abo, and Maes Arroyo.

Human activity is concentrated along infrastructure corridors, including a Pipeline and a small Gravel Pit near the western edge. Scattered Windmill and Tank symbols indicate the vital role of water management for ranching in this arid environment. The map captures a moment in the late 20th century where traditional land boundaries and modern conservation efforts overlap across the high desert plains.