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1952 Map of Cloudcroft

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Cloudcroft
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Lincoln National Forest surrounds the high-elevation community of Cloudcroft in this mid-century survey of the Sacramento Mountains. At an elevation of 8,663 feet, the village serves as a central hub for the region's early tourism and forestry efforts, evidenced by the ski tow and various youth retreats like the Girl Scout Camp and Potato Day Scout Camp. The map details a complex landscape of drainages and family-named canyons, including James Canyon, Cox Canyon, and Benson Canyon, which define the rugged geography of the area.

To the southeast, the settlement of Weed anchors a network of mountain roads and springs. Religious and community life is marked by the St Joseph Church and Christadelphian Church, while the Sixteen Springs Cem and Weed Cem provide valuable touchpoints for genealogical research. The presence of the Cloudcroft Game Refuge and numerous fire lookouts, such as Wolfcad Lookout Tower and VABM Wood 8003 Lookout Tower, illustrates the era's focus on wildlife conservation and forest management.