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1934 Map of Capitan

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Capitan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Lincoln National Forest dominates this mid-1930s landscape, where rugged terrain and specialized facilities reflect a diverse mountain economy. The village of Capitan serves as a local hub near the U. S. Marine Hospital Reservation, while the mining history of the region is evident at Mine Camp and the infrastructure of White Oaks, which includes a Power Plant. Settlements like Nogal and scattered family holdings such as Le Baron Ranch and Phillips Ranch are connected by primitive routes like the Canyon Trail.

The presence of the Mesa Ranger Sta and Mesa Sch indicates a structured rural community managing the forest resources. Distinctive landmarks such as Nogal Lake and the Encinoso Cem provide essential points for genealogical research. The varied topography, from Tucson Mountain to the Sierra Blanca Mountains, illustrates the geographic isolation and natural boundaries that shaped these Lincoln County settlements before modern development.