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1978 Map of Grapevine Draw

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Grapevine Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Carlsbad Caverns National Park defines the northwestern corner of this territory, where the complex subterranean world of the Guadalupe Mountains meets the desert floor. The map records several specific cave entrances and landmarks, including Ogle Cave, Rainbow Cave, and the archaeological site at Lower Painted Grotto. This 1970s survey illustrates a rugged landscape managed for both preservation and resource extraction, marked by the presence of numerous Drill Holes scattered across the limestone benches.

Water sources are vital and scarce in this arid environment, represented by Grapevine Spring and Longview Spring. The drainage patterns of Grapevine Draw and the Black River provide the primary geographical structure, while human utility is evident in the placement of Twin Windmills and the Rock Windmill. A historic Pack Trail winds through the canyons, following the natural contours of Yucca Canyon and Slaughter Canyon along the New Mexico and Texas border.