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1952 Map of Cloudcroft

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Cloudcroft
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Sacramento Mountains dominate this high-altitude survey, centering on the resort community of Cloudcroft at an elevation of 8,663 feet. In the early 1950s, the area served as a significant recreational and institutional hub, featuring a ski tow near the town center and multiple organized retreats such as the Girl Scout Camp, Boy Scout Camp, and James Canyon Camp Ground. The rugged terrain is deeply etched by a network of drainage systems, most notably the Rio Penasco and the Agua Chiquita Spring, which have carved numerous named canyons like Russia Canyon and James Canyon.

Local spiritual and community life is anchored by landmarks such as the St Joseph Church and the Christadelphian Church. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Weed Cem and a remote Graveyard near Mars Canyon provides specific points for tracing early mountain residents. The landscape reflects a mix of conservation and utility, marked by the Game Refuge and various infrastructure including a Lookout Tower and State Patrol Radio Tower.