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1971 Map of Pine Buttes

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Pine Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Pinon Hills and the volcanic forms of Pine Buttes dominate this northeastern New Mexico landscape, characterized by high mesas and deep-cut arroyos. The land use patterns of the early 1970s are evident in the network of ranch tracks and fence lines that connect isolated landmarks like El Rancho Grande and Lone Tree Hill. A notable point of historical interest is the Wilson Cem, located near Rio Slagel in the western portion of the quadrangle, which serves as a record of early settlement along the canyon floors.

The topography transitions from the high, flat surfaces of Trujillo Mesa and Hogeye Mesa to dramatic features such as The Crater and Raspberry Mountain. Water sources appear vital to this environment, with numerous named points such as Tinaja Spring and Jimmy Spring supporting the local cattle economy. The Fort Union Road cuts through the northern sector, tracing a path through the Chico Hills and past Black Hill.