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1950 Map of Escondido Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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Lincoln National Forest dominates the eastern half of this 1950s terrain, where the Sacramento Mountains drop sharply into the Tularosa Basin. The contrast between the high forest and the arid lowlands is marked by the presence of Sacramento City (Abandoned), an empty settlement site just east of the Southern Pacific tracks. Further north, Valmont sits along the rail line, while the deeper interior of the forest reveals isolated homesteads and landmarks like McCracken Ranch and the Sacramento Lookout Tower. The landscape is etched with complex drainage systems, including the massive Escondido Canyon and the winding Sacramento River. Evidence of early infrastructure persists in the western desert, with a prominent pipeline and aqueduct cutting across the flats near Pendejo Wash, supporting the ranching and railway operations of this Otero County region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 21 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain