1981 Map of Little Black Peak
Loading...
Loading map...

1981 Map of Little Black Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Malpais dominates this 1980s orthophotomap, where ancient volcanic activity is starkly preserved in the dark, textured expanse of lava flows. Rising from the center of this field is the namesake Little Black Peak, a prominent landmark within the Tularosa Basin landscape. The map reveals the vital importance of water management in this arid environment, marked by a system of named windmills and stock tanks such as Malpais Windmill, Red Lake Windmill, and Billy Bob Tank. Human presence is further established by working ranchlands, including the Gaidher Ranch and Brock Ranch, which are connected by primitive transportation routes like Iron Mine Road. This hybrid orthophoto provides a unique visual of the transition between the basin floor and the surrounding high desert terrain near the Socorro and Lincoln County line.


Find a feature on this map

34 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1981
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

Editions of this 1981 Little Black Peak Map


Historical Maps of Lincoln County Through Time

184 maps found


Featured Locations


Source Details

CopyrightPublic Domain