2010 Map of Massacre Peak

About this map

Massacre Peak anchors this landscape in Luna County, where the high desert is marked by an extensive legacy of resource extraction and transit history. The map highlights the historic route of the Butterfield Trl cutting through the Pony Hills, while Cookes Spring and Cookes Canyon denote critical water and passage points in a dry environment. The southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the complex geology of Fluorite Ridge, where numerous mining operations such as the Gratten Mine, Greenleaf Mine, and Valley Mine underscore the area's mineral importance. A sophisticated water management system is visible through a series of structures including Starvation Draw Detention Dam Number 1 and its successors, designed to control runoff through Starvation Draw. Local history is further grounded by the Fort Cummings Cemetery and established outposts like the Wilson Ranch.