2021 Map of Black Diamond Peak

About this map

Coronado National Forest dominates the upper half of this topographic survey, centered on the high elevations of the Dragoon Mountains. The landscape is defined by its water-management features and rugged terrain transitions, with Black Diamond Peak serving as a primary landmark. Settlement is sparse, with Black Diamond and its associated infrastructure like the Black Diamond Tank marking the historical human presence in these high-desert mountains. The surveying of natural springs, including Walnut Springs, Majo Spring, and Caslink Spring, highlights the critical importance of water sources in this arid region. To the south, the terrain opens into deep drainages and named passes, including Middlemarch Pass and South Pass, which have historically dictated movement through the range. Local history is etched into the names of the landscape, from Dead Mexican Canyon to the curiously named OK Notch and Stockton Draw.