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1995 Map of Fort Wingate

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Fort Wingate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Fort Wingate serves as the focal point of this New Mexico landscape, situated at the edge of the sprawling Fort Wingate Army Depot. The settlement is characterized by institutional and community facilities, including Wingate High School, an Athletic Field, and a local Historical Monument. The surrounding terrain is defined by dramatic geologic features like The Hogback and the deep cuts of Milk Ranch Canyon.

Water sources are vital markers across the high desert, from the ancient namesake Bear Spring to man-made features like Lake McFerren and McGaffey Lake. The map reveals a complex intersection of military history and conservation, with the Cibola National Forest boundary meeting the depot's secure perimeter. Local landmarks such as the Ft Wingate Workcenter and several named cattle tanks like Andrews Tank illustrate the area's dual use for government operations and forest management.