1950 Map of Oscura
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1950 Map of Oscura

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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White Sands Proving Grounds dominates the western landscape of this 1950 survey, where the Military Reservation Boundary cuts through the high desert. Life in this arid region of the Lincoln and Otero County line centers on vital water sources like Malagro Springs, Keen Spring, and Lopez Spring. The settlement of Oscura serves as a lonely outpost along the Southern Pacific railroad, which also features North Siding. Between the peaks of the Phillips Hills and Godfrey Hills, the map reveals the remnants of earlier habitation, specifically marked ruins and small groupings at Kimmons and Cora Crew. The presence of numerous windmills suggests a landscape defined by ranching and the constant search for groundwater in the shadows of the White Sands terrain.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
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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