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1979 Map of Queen

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Queen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Queen and the surrounding high desert terrain of the Lincoln National Forest dominate this landscape, characterized by a complex network of canyons and water sources. Ranching and forest management history is evident through features like the Ranger Cabin, Putman Cabin, and numerous livestock watering points such as Kite Windmill, Cowboy Tank, and Bearup Well. The local community's footprint is marked by the Queen Cem and Guadalupe Church Camp near the main settlement area.

The northern portion of the map highlights the natural landmark of Sitting Bull Falls within its namesake Sitting Bull Canyon, while the southeastern corner reaches into Carlsbad Caverns National Park. This 1970s survey illustrates a region where water management dictated human activity, with springs like White Oaks Spring and Gilson Spring serving as vital hubs in the arid landscape of Eddy County.