1979 Map of Carlsbad Caverns

About this map

Carlsbad Caverns National Park defines this landscape in the late 1970s, showing the developed infrastructure of the Visitor Center and the primary Cavern Entrance atop the limestone plateau. To the east, the settlement of Whites City stands at the park boundary, serving as a gateway for travelers. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the Guadalupe Ridge, where named landmarks like Stetson Step and numerous deep-cut ravines like Walnut Canyon and Leonaguilla Canyon carve through the arid terrain. Natural water sources are critical here, evidenced by several mountain springs such as Mosley Spr and Robb Spring. In the lower elevations to the south, the Black River flows near man-made developments like the Sewage Disposal Ponds, reflecting the logistical needs of tourism and local settlement in Eddy County.