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2011 Map of Carrizozo East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Carrizozo East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Industrial and mining activities define the landscape surrounding Carrizozo, where the eastern edge of the community meets the foothills of Baxter Mountain. The presence of the Southwest Mineral Corp Mill, Carrizozo Plant, and Lovelace Plant along the southern rail corridor indicates a strong mid-century industrial legacy centered on mineral processing. In the high ground to the northeast, a concentrated cluster of mining claims highlights the region's geological value, featuring sites like Homestake South, Gregory Mine, Annie Cade Mine, and the Collier Mine.

The arid terrain is marked by essential water sources and seasonal drainages, including Carrizozo Spring and Fetters Spring, which flow toward Nogal Creek. Remote outposts such as Robsart and Cristopher appear in the northern reaches, while named landmarks like Gallegos Windmill and Roberts Windmill speak to the ranching heritage that persists alongside the extraction industry. This survey provides a clear view of the transition from the town center to the rugged mineral-rich slopes of White Oaks Canyon.