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2004 Map of Capitan

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Capitan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

Smokey Bear Historical Park sits at the heart of Capitan, New Mexico, marking a landscape defined by forest service history and cattle ranching. This early 21st-century record shows the transition from the village center out into the Lincoln National Forest, where the topography rises toward the Capitan Mountains. The drainage of Salado Creek and Oso Creek shapes the local valley, while established family holdings like the Robinson Ranch, Golder Ranch, and Martin Ranch illustrate the area's rural settlement pattern.

To the south, the Fort Stanton Military Reservation and the Fort Stanton area reveal a significant regional military and recreational footprint. The presence of Iron Mines to the north and various gravel pits suggest the local extractive industries that once supported the community alongside the agricultural economy. Notable local landmarks like the Capitan High School and the Fairgrounds serve as central nodes for the residents of Lincoln County.