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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

The settlement of Queen and the surrounding wilderness of the Lincoln National Forest characterize this late-1970s survey of the Guadalupe Mountains. Life in this arid landscape centered on water management, evidenced by the numerous tanks and wells such as Priestly Tank, Watkins Tank, and Cottonwood Well. The area served as a focal point for both spiritual and civic activity, hosting the Guadalupe Church Camp and the Guadalupe Administrative Site.

Deep canyons like Last Chance Canyon and Dark Canyon cut through the high desert terrain, leading toward the western edge of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Notable landmarks include the dramatic Sitting Bull Falls and the Sitting Bull Recreation Area, while local history is preserved at the Queen Cem. The map traces a network of remote infrastructure, from the Ranger Cabin to scattered drill holes and Jeep trails that navigate the steep ascent of Guadalupe Ridge.