
The Malpais dominates this 1982 orthophotomap, showcasing the stark, dark volcanic flows of the Lava fields that define the Tularosa Basin floor. This technical composite combines aerial photography with topographic data to map the harsh geology of Valley of Fires State Park, where the young basalt contrasts sharply with the surrounding desert flats. At the southeastern edge of this volcanic wilderness, the town of Carrizozo sits at the junction of the Southern Pacific railroad and regional roads.
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1918 · Oscura Peak
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1938 · Carrizozo
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1943 · Carrizozo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Broken Back Crater
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Chihuahua Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Carrizozo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Little Black Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000