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1972 Map of Folsom

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Folsom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Folsom sits at the northern edge of this high-plains landscape, where the Colorado and Southern railroad tracks follow the winding course of the Dry Cimarron River. The geography is defined by volcanic features, most notably the massive cinder cone of Capulin Mountain, protected within the Capulin Mountain National Monument. To the north, the terrain transitions into distinctive peaks like Buffalo Head and Baby Capulin, while the drainage of Pinabete Creek cuts through the southern reaches.

For those researching the area's local history, the map identifies specific resting places including the Folsom Cem and the Martinez Cem. The presence of numerous water sources such as Stuyvesant Springs and Pinabete Springs indicates the essential nature of water in this semi-arid ranching and rail corridor. Natural landmarks like Folsom Falls and Mud Hill provide further grounding for the 1970s topography of this Union County region.