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1950 Map of Alamogordo

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Alamogordo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Alamogordo anchors the western edge of this mid-century survey, where the desert floor meets the steep ascent of the Lincoln National Forest. The town's grid is clearly defined, featuring specialized landmarks such as the State Sch For Blind, the Alamogordo Airport, and the Southern Pacific railroad line. To the north, the old settlement of La Luz sits at the mouth of La Luz Canyon, while the high country to the east reveals a different world of winding mountain roads and deep drainages like Fresnal Creek.

Resource extraction and recreation appear throughout the canyons, with the Courtney Mine and Warnock Mine located near High Rolls and Mountain Park. At higher elevations, family and community landmarks like the YMCA Skyline Ranch and Sunnyside Lodge provide evidence of the area's development as a retreat from the desert heat. An extensive Aqueduct and the Alamo Lookout Tower near Alamo Peak further illustrate the infrastructure required to manage these diverse Southwestern environments.