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1950 Map of Alamogordo

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Alamogordo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Alamogordo and the surrounding high desert foothills of the Sacramento Mountains are depicted here during a period of significant post-war expansion. The town center is densely detailed, showing the Fairgrounds, the State Sch For Blind, and the Alamogordo Airport. To the west, the edge of the Holloman A.F. Base and the White Sands Airport signal the area's growing military importance.

Steep canyons like Dry Fresnal Canyon and La Luz Canyon dominate the eastern half of the map within the Lincoln National Forest. Small mountain settlements including High Rolls and Mountain Park are shown alongside the Southern railroad line and an Old Railroad Grade. This map captures the industrial and community landmarks of the era, from the Warnock Mine to the Ymca Skyline Ranch and the Alamo Lookout Tower.