Lincoln National Forest dominates this section of the New Mexico landscape, characterized by a complex network of canyons and draws. The map illustrates a land managed for both conservation and utility, evidenced by the presence of the Sitting Bull Communication Facility near Sitting Bull and various water management features like the Line Water Storage Tank and Burleson Well. Settlement is sparse, represented by locations such as Four Wells and the H Bar Y Ranch, connected by primitive routes like the National Livestock Road. Natural landmarks are prominent, including the Guadalupe Mountains and a Natural Bridge located near the intersection of Pen Draw and White Oaks Canyon. The terrain transitions from the high elevations of the mountains down through deep-cut features like Dunnaway Canyon and Last Chance Canyon, reflecting the arid and dramatic topography of Eddy County.
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1935 · El Paso Gap
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1936 · El Paso Gap
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1940 · El Paso Gap
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Bandanna Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Carlsbad Caverns West
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Carlsbad Caverns West
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Bandanna Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Texas Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Texas Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:250,000