Black Mountain (Black Mountain quad, New Mexico)

Black Mountain (Black Mountain quad, New Mexico)

Infobox Mountain
Name = Black Mountain
Photo =
Caption =
Elevation = convert|9287|ft|m|0
Prominence = convert|1394|ft|m|0|abbr=on [The key col is at coord|33.4339|N|108.2617|W , at elevation 1,387±20 ft. ]
Location = Catron County, New Mexico
Range =
Coordinates = coord|33|22.67|N|108|13.62|W |type:mountain_region:US |display=inline
Topographic
USGS "Black Mountain"
Type = |Age =
First ascent =
Easiest route =
Listing =

Black Mountain is a mountain located in Catron County, New Mexico, in the Gila Wilderness.

Black Mountain stands within the watershed of the Gila River, which drains into the Colorado River and thence into the Gulf of California in Mexico.The eastern and northern slopes of Black Mtn. drain into the East Fork of the Gila River; the western and southern sides drain into the Middle Fork.

About

Black Mountain is 9,287 feet tall. There is a good, narrow pack trail that is well maintained but not overdeveloped. The Black Mountain Lookout features sweeping views of the Gila Wilderness. [(nd) [http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=HGS371-073 Black Mountain] . Trails.com. Retrieved 6/14/07.] Today the mountain is the site of a large lava rock mining operation. [(nd) [http://www.geo.utep.edu/loca/Volcanos/BLACK.HTML Black Mountain] . Retrieved 6/14/07.]

Black Mountain Lookout Cabin

Infobox_nrhp | name =Black Mountain Lookout Cabin
nrhp_type =


caption =
location= Gila National Forest, Black Mountain, New Mexico
lat_degrees = 33 | lat_minutes = 22 | lat_seconds = 40.68 | lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 108 | long_minutes = 13 | long_seconds = 36.33 | long_direction = W
area =
built =1925
architect= Unknown
architecture= No Style Listed
added = January 28, 1988
governing_body = FOREST SERVICE
mpsub=National Forest Fire Lookouts in the Southwestern Region TR
refnum=87002474 cite web|url=http://www.nr.nps.gov/|title=National Register Information System|date=2007-01-23|work=National Register of Historic Places|publisher=National Park Service]

The Black Mountain Lookout Cabin was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Built in 1925, it is noted for its architectural and historical significance.

References

External links

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* [http://peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=4234 PeakBagger.com: Black Mountain]

* [http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=HGS371-075 Black Mountain - Indian Creek] trail information.
* Claridge, D. (2003) [http://www.southernnewmexico.com/Articles/Southwest/GilaWilderness/lifeinaGilaWildernesslook.html "Voices of the Wind — life in a Gila Wilderness lookout tower."]

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