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2011 Map of Capitan

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Capitan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Capitan serves as the hub for this Lincoln County landscape, situated at the confluence of local history and modern landmarks. The area's legacy is prominently anchored by the Smokey Bear State Park Point of Interest, a site tied to the region's famous resident, while the Smokey Capitan Mine-Mine to the north points to the mineral-driven development of earlier decades. The settlement pattern shows the evolution of the town through several residential concentrations, including Capitan Number One, Capitan Number Two, and the community of Coalora.

Outlying cattle and ranching heritage remains visible through family-named landmarks like Robinson Ranch, Golder Ranch, and Flatley Ranch. Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by the series of collection points such as Southwest Tank and Hondo Tank. The geography is defined by the drainage of Salado Creek and Magado Creek, while administrative presence is noted through the Capitan Forest Service Facility and the Capitan Post Office.