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2010 Map of Little Black Peak

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Little Black Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Malpais lava flow dominates this high-desert landscape in Lincoln County, where the stark volcanic terrain is punctuated by the prominent cinder cone of Little Black Peak. This 2010 survey illustrates a sparsely populated ranching environment defined by a critical network of water management features. Isolated outposts such as the Galcher Ranch rely on a system of stock tanks and windmills to survive the arid conditions, including Grumble Tank, Ashbey Tank, and Billy Bob Tank.

Drainages like Serno Draw and Harvey Draw cut through the terrain, while larger landforms such as Upper Ranch Canyon and Largo Canyon provide geographical structure to the northern reaches. The map captures the infrastructure of western range life, from the Malpais Windmill to the seasonal waters of Duck Lake and Red Lake, providing a clear record of how this specific New Mexico territory was utilized at the start of the 21st century.