2010 Map of Little Black Mountain

About this map

Little Black Mountain and the larger Black Mountain rise from the desert floor in this southern New Mexico quadrangle, providing a vertical relief that defines the sparse landscape. This 2010 survey illustrates a region largely characterized by isolated outposts and a network of arterial roads, including W Afton Rd and County Rd B009. The map records specific points of settlement and resource management like Fitzgerald Ranch in the north and Nunn Ranch further south along Afton Rd. These locations, along with Grimm Well, suggest a long-standing reliance on groundwater and ranching infrastructure. Near the southwestern edge, the community of Rutter sits along County Rd A012, representing the primary human footprint in an otherwise open terrain. The mapping detail serves as a clear record of the area's rural transportation and ranching boundaries during the early 21st century.