The Malpais lava flow dominates the northern horizon of this Lincoln County landscape, creating a stark contrast with the desert drainages that define the surrounding basin. To the south, the Oscura Coal Mine stands as a marker of the region's industrial history, situated near the small settlement of Oscura. This high-desert environment relies heavily on a network of scattered water sources, including Bull Gap Spring, Dalton Spring, and Root Spring, which have historically supported both livestock and human habitation.
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1916 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1918 · Oscura Peak
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1938 · Carrizozo
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1943 · Carrizozo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Three Rivers
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Chihuahua Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Oscura
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Carrizozo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Sierra Blanca Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000