Geologic Map of the Carlsbad 30 x 60-Minute Quadrangle, Eddy and Otero Counties, New Mexico; and Culberson, Hudspeth, and Reeves Counties, Texas

A comprehensive geologic map of the Carlsbad 30x60-minute quadrangle, spanning parts of New Mexico and Texas, reveals the complex geological history and diverse landscapes of this region. This area, home to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, features significant Permian Basin sediments, late Cenozoic fluvial systems, and extensive eolian deposits on the Mescalero Plain. The map integrates decades of geologic data, highlighting the transition from the Guadalupe Mountains' shelf and reef sediments to the Rio Grande rift and Salt Basin. It also documents subsurface stratigraphy ranging from Permian through Cambrian-aged rocks, providing critical insights into the geological provinces that support major infrastructure for potash mining, oil, and gas extraction.

Krupnick, M. J., Askin, T., Allen, B. D., Gavel, M. M., & Polyak, V. J. (2026). Geologic Map of the Carlsbad 30 x 60-Minute Quadrangle, Eddy and Otero Counties, New Mexico; and Culberson, Hudspeth, and Reeves Counties, Texas (, Ed.). New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources. https://doi.org/10.58799/gm-82