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1955 Map of Elwood

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Elwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Fort Bliss Military Reservation dominates the landscape of this high desert region in the mid-1950s. The terrain is characterized by numerous small basins and rises, with Rattlesnake Hill serving as a prominent natural landmark in the northeastern corner. Water management is sparse, evidenced by features such as McNutt South Tank, reflecting the arid environment and the strategic importance of military control in the area.

Transportation through the desert is defined by a primary rail line cutting diagonally across the southeastern corner. This corridor features specific operational infrastructure, including the Elwood RR & Semaphore and an additional RR Semaphore further down the line. These markers indicate a functional, active rail system essential for moving material and personnel through the extensive military holdings that comprise the majority of this territory.