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1947 Map of Capitol Peak, 1955 Print
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1947 Map of Capitol Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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San Andres Mountains dominate the western horizon of this survey, defining a landscape shaped by military expansion and harsh natural boundaries. During the mid-1940s, this region transitioned into a high-security military zone as part of the White Sands Proving Ground. The map reveals the critical importance of water in this arid high desert, marked by numerous isolated wells and tanks such as Capitol Peak Tank and Salt Springs.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain