1979 Map of Gunsight Canyon, 1986 Print
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1979 Map of Gunsight Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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Guadalupe Ridge dominates the skyline in this high-desert landscape, where the public lands of the Lincoln National Forest meet the western boundary of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. This 1970s survey illustrates a region defined by its subterranean world and rugged surface drainages, featuring subterranean landmarks such as Cottonwood Cave, Double Cave, and the Upper Painted Grotto.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1979
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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