1965 Map of Capitol Dome

About this map

The Florida Mountains dominate the southeastern landscape of this mid-1960s survey, where the high desert floor meets the sharp relief of Dragon Ridge and Capitol Dome. This area reflects a classic New Mexico ranching and mining economy, anchored by the Spanish Stirrup Ranch and Capitol Dome Ranch. The map reveals a high concentration of extraction efforts concentrated in the foothills, notably at the Copper Queen Mine and Mahoney Mine, which sit near complex terrain features like Mexican Canyon and Lower Leap Canyon.