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1934 Map of Capitan

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Capitan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The high-desert terrain of Lincoln County unfolds across this mid-century publication of a 1934 survey, centered on the settlement of Capitan. The map details a transition from the mountainous heights of Carrizo Mountain and the Sacramento Mountains to the lower basins, anchored by the U.S. Marine Hospital Reservation in the southeast. A significant network of ranches and small settlements like White Oaks and Nogal are visible, alongside infrastructure such as a Power Plant and a Landing Field.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the specific locations of the Encinoso Cem, the Mesa Sch, and the Mesa Ranger Sta. The mapping of natural resources is evident through the inclusion of the Mine Camp and several named springs and ranches, including the Kudner Ranch and Romine Ranch. The topography reveals the complex drainage patterns of Rio Bonito and Salado Creek against the backdrop of the Capitan Mountains.