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1934 Map of Capitan

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Capitan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

Capitan and the high mountain landscape of Lincoln County define this 1934 topographic survey, which documents a complex high-desert and mountainous geography. The map captures the area before modern development, showing established settlements like White Oaks and Nogal connected by the Southern Pacific Highway. Significant topographic features include the Patos Mtn, Carrizo Mtn, and the Vera Cruz Mts, which dominate the central and northern sections.

Genealogists and local historians can find specific landmarks such as Encinoso Cem, Mesa Sch, and the unique U S Marine Hospital Reservation in the southeast. Ranching and early aviation history are also represented through Phillips Ranch, Keener Ranch, and the Hudner Airport. Numerous springs, including Barber Spring and Powell Spring, highlight the essential water sources that sustained these remote outposts within the Lincoln National Forest.