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2011 Map of Reeds Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Reeds Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Black Range dominates this corner of the New Mexico wilderness, defining a landscape carved by a dense network of canyons and high peaks. At the heart of this high-elevation terrain, the Reeds Peak Lookout Tower stands atop Reeds Peak, serving as a critical vantage point for forest management. The map details a scattered history of ranching and early habitation through labels such as Reeds Ranch and Whitmore Cabin, located near the intersection of Black Canyon and Falls Canyon.

Water sources are vital in this arid environment, evidenced by the numerous named drainages like Circle Seven Creek and South Fork Palomas Creek. Localized ranching infrastructure is marked by features such as Rattlesnake Corral and Upper Palomas Corral, which sit amidst the ridges and basins. The terrain is characterized by steep descents into named geographic features like Deadman Canyon and Whiskey Spring Canyon, illustrating the complex topography that has historically isolated this region from modern development.