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2020 Map of Capitan

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Capitan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The village of Capitan and its surrounding high-desert environment are detailed in this modern survey, highlighting the area’s identity as the home of the legendary bear cub. The town’s grid is centered on Smokey Bear Blvd and stretches toward the southern foothills of the Capitan Mountains. Just to the north, the settlement of Coalora sits near the N Fork Salado Cr, reflecting a landscape defined by the drainage systems of Salado Cr and Magado Cr.

A dense network of recreational trails and forest roads crisscrosses the Lincoln National Forest, illustrating the transition from local ranching history to contemporary conservation. Historic name associations are preserved through features like the Kit Carson Loop Trail and Outlaw Trail near the southern boundary along the Rio Bonito. Water management in this arid terrain is evidenced by numerous named stock tanks, such as Tie Chute Tank and South Tank, which remain vital landmarks in the rugged Lincoln County back-country.