2017 Map of Little Black Mountain

About this map

Black Mtn dominates the central landscape of this southern New Mexico region, rising above the arid plains of Doña Ana County. This 2017 topographic survey highlights the sparse human imprint on the terrain, defined largely by the intersection of rural thoroughfares such as Afton Rd and Co Rd B008. The settlement of Rutter appears in the southwestern corner, situated along a local road network that cuts through the desert floor. To the north, the smaller peak of Little Black Mountain provides a secondary landmark for navigation. The map illustrates the grid system of the Public Land Survey System, dividing the area into sections across T25S and T26S, illustrating how modern land management and road access have been structured around these prominent volcanic features.