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2023 Map of Little Black Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Little Black Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Little Black Peak dominates this arid high-desert landscape along the boundary of Lincoln and Socorro Counties. The terrain is defined by complex drainage patterns, where ephemeral watercourses like Harvey Draw, Upper Ranch Canyon, and Serno Draw snake through the open range. Strategic water sources, essential for ranching and wildlife in this dry environment, are dispersed across the quadrangle, including named catchments such as Grumble Tank, Ashbey Tank, and the seasonally significant Red Lake.

A sparse network of unpaved thoroughfares, most notably Co Rd A012, Broken Back Rd, and Red Lake Rd, provides the only access through this desolate territory. The land's organization is dictated by the Public Land Survey System, with the map covering portions of t5s r9e, t5s r10e, t6s r9e, and t6s r10e. This survey reflects the enduring character of New Mexico's rangelands, where life and transit are governed by the scarcity of water and the orientation of the natural draws.