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2017 Map of Black Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Black Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Apache National Forest dominates this Catron County landscape, defined by a complex network of canyons and high-altitude water sources. The namesake Black Peak rises as a central landmark, surrounded by essential range improvements such as the Mangitas Storage Tank and Water Canyon Tank. The reliance on these features, alongside natural points like Malpais Spring and Baca Spring, illustrates the critical water management required for land use in this arid region of New Mexico.

Corridors such as Hardcastle Canyon and Renfro Canyon cut through the terrain, while Mangitas Flat provides a rare stretch of level ground. This survey also records the routes of Forest Rd 19 and Forest Rd 306, which provide access to more remote locations like Harcastle Gap and Johnson Basin. The distribution of named tanks and springs across the quadrangle highlights the intersection of natural topography and ranching or forest management infrastructure.