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1963 Map of Fort Wingate

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Fort Wingate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Fort Wingate and the Fort Wingate Army Depot dominate this mid-century New Mexico landscape, illustrating the intersection of military operations and education. The depot occupies the western expanse, while the community of Fort Wingate is centered near the Wingate High Sch and several recreational facilities like the Picnic Area and Athletic Field. A Historical Monument stands as a reminder of the site's long-standing strategic importance.

The terrain transitions into the high-elevation woodlands of the Cibola National Forest to the south and east. Here, the map reveals a network of water resources vital to the arid environment, including Bear Spring, Lake McFerron, and the Gallup Ranger Station. To the south, McGaffey and its namesake McGaffey Lake provide a localized focus for forest activity near the Quaking Aspen Campground. Significant geological features like The Hogback and Milk Ranch Canyon define the area's physical character.