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1940 Map of Carlsbad Caverns West, 1986 Print
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1940 Map of Carlsbad Caverns West

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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The Guadalupe Mountains area reveals a complex subterranean landscape in this 1940 survey, punctuated by numerous named caverns and springs. Features such as Ogle Cave, New Cave, and Midnight Cave are recorded alongside the sprawling drainage systems of Slaughter Canyon and Dark Canyon. The settlement pattern is defined by isolated ranching outposts like Queen Ranch and Thayer Ranch, reflecting the era's reliance on localized water sources such as Kirkland Spring and the School Section Water Hole.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain