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1955 Map of Organ

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Organ
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Organ sits at the base of a dramatic desert landscape where mining history meets Cold War technology. The map shows a clear division of land use, with the Organ Mountains and San Augustin Mountains forming a central spine of rugged peaks including San Augustin Peak and Baylor Peak. To the east and north, the landscape transitions into the high-security operations of the White Sands Missile Range and the White Sands Test Facility (NASA) near Quartzite Mountain.

Mineral extraction is heavily documented across the slopes, with numerous sites like the Black Prince Mine, Silver King Mine, and Empire Zinc Mine indicating the area's rich industrial past. Local history is further preserved through labels for the local Cem, historic Ruins, and essential water sources in this arid environment such as Boone Well and Merrimac Spring. Much of the southern terrain is dedicated to the Organ Mountains National Recreation Area.