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1982 Map of Black Point

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Black Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Coronado National Forest dominates the western landscape of this southwestern corner of New Mexico, where the peaks of the Guadalupe Mountains rise above the high desert floor. The 1982 survey illustrates a region defined by its water management and sparse ranching settlements, centered around Cloverdale. The area is dotted with numerous water tanks—crucial infrastructure for livestock in this arid environment—including Windy Miller Tank, Buckhorn Tank, and Cowan Tank.

Topographical landmarks like Kilmer Peak and the namesake Black Point provide orientation across a terrain marked by seasonal drainages such as Cloverdale Creek and the Draw. The presence of Cloverdale Spring near the settlement underscores the historical importance of natural water sources that allowed for the establishment of early outposts in this territory near the Arizona border. The mapping of named tanks like Chuck Tank and Sanford Tank offers a precise record of the land's utility during the late twentieth century.