1940 Map of Capitan Mountains
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1940 Map of Capitan Mountains

USGS Topo · Published 1940

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The Capitan Mountains rise sharply over Lincoln County, defining a landscape of isolated ranching outposts and government conservation efforts in the mid-1930s. This survey records a network of family-held properties such as the Merchant Ranch, Padilla Ranch, and Shoemaker Ranch scattered among the high ridges and deep canyons. The presence of the Lookout Block Ranger Sta and the Richardson Sch indicates the dual priorities of forestry management and rural education during this era.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1940
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 19.9 inches

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