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1892 Map of Elmoro
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1892 Map of Elmoro

USGS Topo · Published 1892

About this map

Trinidad and Elmoro anchor the southern reaches of this 1889 survey, where the valley floor meets the imposing Raton Mesa and the prominent landmark of Fisher Peak. The regional economy is clearly defined by early rail corridors and water access, with the Purgatoire River cutting across the central plains and providing a lifeline for settlements like Hoehne. Three major rail lines converge in this landscape: the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad enters from the north via Tyrone, while the Denver Texas and Fort Worth Railroad and the D. & R. G. R. R. support the southern coal and transit hubs. Smaller communities such as Barela, Adair, and Trinchera mark the eastern reaches, connected by a network of creeks and arroyos including San Francisco Creek and Frijole Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1892
Date Published1892
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain