1950 Map of Carrizozo

About this map

The town of Carrizozo serves as a critical railway hub at the intersection of the Southern Pacific railroad and the vast Lava flows that dominate the northwestern landscape. This mid-century survey captures the community as a regional center of activity, featuring the Carrizozo Airport and the Rodeo Grounds Race Track. Local genealogy and social history are anchored by landmarks like Evergreen Cem, Trinity Ch, and the Church of Christ. To the southeast, the terrain rises sharply into the Lincoln National Forest, where the presence of the Junction Mine and an Abandoned Mine indicates a history of resource extraction. The map also delineates seasonal drainage patterns through Nogal Arroyo and White Oaks Draw, illustrating how water shaped settlement and transit between the mountain peaks and the volcanic flats.