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1955 Map of Fort Bliss NE, 1981 Print
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1955 Map of Fort Bliss NE

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Fort Bliss Military Reservation dominates this desert landscape north of El Paso, recorded during a mid-century period of military expansion and strategic transit. The eastern corridor of the map is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Southern Pacific railroad, which runs parallel to a series of utilities including a prominent Pipeline. This transportation spine is punctuated by navigational and support landmarks, such as the Newman Radio Beacon and multiple Water Towers, which served both the railroad and the military installation. The terrain is characterized by sparse desert vegetation and a network of fences, highlighting the logistical importance of this borderland region where military jurisdiction meets industrial rail lines. The presence of several Wells and unnamed Water sources reveals the critical nature of resource management in this arid stretch of the Texas-New Mexico border region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain