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2011 Map of Church Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Church Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mining operations and cattle ranching infrastructure define this section of Lincoln County, New Mexico. The landscape is a dense network of early 21st-century mining claims and legacy sites concentrated along Shelerville Ridge and the slopes of Church Mountain. Prominent operations include the Moscow Mine, Homestake Mine, and the Telluride Mine, alongside specialized claims like the Silver-Copper Claim and Copper Glance Claim. This concentration of minerals suggests a storied history of prospecting that continues into the modern era.

Working ranch land is evidenced by isolated landmarks such as the Diamond Peak Ranch and several water-sourcing points like the City Windmill and Harkey Windmill. The terrain is characterized by deep drainage systems, including Wind Canyon, Water Canyon, and Norman Canyon, which feed into Tortolita Creek. These natural features, combined with the presence of Double Diamond Peaks and Gaylord Peak, create a complex topographic profile where high-altitude peaks meet industrial mining interests.