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1943 Map of Carrizozo

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Carrizozo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Carrizozo serves as the central hub of this 1938 survey, situated at a major junction of the Southern Pacific railroad. The landscape is defined by the dramatic rise of the Lincoln National Forest to the east and south, where peaks like Carrizo Mountain and Cub Mountain tower over the high desert basin. The town's social and infrastructural development is evidenced by the Carrizozo Country Club and the well-defined White Oaks Road stretching toward the northern mines.

Local ranching history is deeply etched into the terrain, with family-named operations such as Spencer Ranch, Roberts Ranch, and the Bar V Ranch scattered across the flats. Water sources were critical for these operations, as seen in the mapping of Scott Spring and Twin Tanks. Small railroad sidings like Polly and Robsart highlight the vital role of the rail line in connecting these remote Lincoln County outposts to the broader region during the pre-war era.