2010 Map of Carlsbad Caverns

About this map

Carlsbad Caverns anchors this 2010 topographic record, highlighting the gateway to the cavern system through the winding Walnut Canyon. The landscape is defined by the sharp relief of Guadalupe Ridge and a network of deep drainage basins including Lechuguilla Canyon and Bat Cave Draw. Human settlement is centered on the cluster at Whites City, where the Whites City Post Office sits at the junction of the National Parks Hwy and County Rd 724. Outside the township, the land is marked by isolated pastoral holdings such as the W W Smith and Sons Ranch, White Ranch, and Lowe Ranch. Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid terrain, with Mosley Springs, Stetson Seep, and Cottonwood Spring providing vital points of reference along the canyon floors. The Black River flows through the southern portion of the sheet near Chosa Draw, marking the edge of the plateau's rugged breaks.