1942 Map of Fort Bliss
USGS Topo · Published 1942About this map
The Franklin Mountains dominate the western landscape of this 1942 military survey, rising sharply above the desert floor where the Rio Grande and the Southern Pacific railroad converge. The map documents a pivotal moment of expansion for Fort Bliss, showing the installation alongside Biggs Field US Military Res and the Wm Beaumont Hospital. Beyond the structured cantonments, the desert floor is dotted with family-run outposts and commercial enterprises including Tobin Ranch, the Price Dairy, and the Sherman Hog Ranch, illustrating the transition from rural ranching to military dominance.
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