2023 Map of Little Black Mountain

About this map

Black Mountain and Little Black Mountain dominate this Chihuahuan Desert landscape within the Mesilla Valley region. The map reveals a sparse arid settlement pattern centered on the small siding of Rutter, positioned along a southern transport corridor. The terrain is defined by volcanic features and low-lying desert flats, etched by a network of rural roads that provide the primary infrastructure for this part of Doa Ana County. Significant thoroughfares include Afton Rd, which bisects the northern sections, and local routes like Cam Encanto and Cam Seguro in the northeast. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the modern configuration of section lines across T25S and T26S, reflecting the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System in New Mexico's desert expanses.