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2020 Map of Black River Village

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Black River Village
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Carlsbad Caverns National Park borders the western edge of this Eddy County landscape, where the Chihuahuan Desert meets the rugged slopes of Guadalupe Ridge. The small settlement of Whites City stands as a gateway along the highway, while further east, the eponymous Black River Village sits near the banks of the Black River. This arid terrain is defined by a complex network of canyons and draws, including Maverick Canyon, Elbow Canyon, and Chinaberry Draw, which provide critical drainage during the region's seasonal rains.

Water remains the most vital resource in this landscape, evidenced by the scattered locations of Blue Spring, Castle Spring, and Box Spring. These water sources were historically essential for ranching and local settlement in the Frontier Hills area. Local history is anchored by sites like South Cem, while a modern road network including Whites City Rd and Prickly Pear Rd connects these isolated New Mexico outposts.