2010 Map of Black Hill

About this map

W Coupland Ranch and G Coupland Ranch anchor this Socorro County landscape, reflecting the sparse ranching patterns of the high desert. The terrain is defined by a series of significant drainage systems, including the long reaches of Nogal Canyon and Silver Canyon, which cut through the arid flats towards the Rio Grande valley to the east. The dominance of artificial water catchments like Wallace Tank, Coupland Tank, and the CCC Tank highlights the critical importance of water management for livestock in this environment. Centrally located, Black Hill rises as a distinct landmark alongside the modern corridor of Interstate 25, which parallels the older path of Highway 85. This 2010 survey illustrates how contemporary transportation infrastructure overlays a land still primarily organized around family ranching and traditional geographic markers like Bottle Hill and Crawford Hollow.