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1950 Map of Carrizozo

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Carrizozo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Carrizozo serves as the central hub of this mid-century landscape, positioned where the high desert meets the formidable Malpais and Lava flows to the west. The town’s role as a transportation and service center is evident through the path of the Southern Pacific railroad and the presence of the Carrizozo Airport. Local life is anchored by several institutions, including the Trinity Ch, the Church of Christ, and the nearby Evergreen Cem.

To the east and south, the terrain rises sharply into the Lincoln National Forest, defined by peaks like Baxter Mountain and Diamond Peak. This rugged area is dissected by numerous drainages such as White Oaks Draw and Nogal Arroyo. Evidence of the region’s extractive history is found in the Junction Mine and various Abandoned Mines scattered near Willow Hill, illustrating the shift from active prospecting to a landscape more focused on ranching and forestry.