Near Roswell in Chaves County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Atlas Missile Silos

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2014

1. Atlas Missile Silos Marker

Inscription. During the Cold War (1946-1989), this area became home for twelve Atlas missile silo sites — America’s first operational Intercontinental Ballistic Missile system. They protected the Strategic Air Command facilities at Walker Air Force Base south of Roswell. Due to problems with the Atlas missile, these sites were deactivated in 1965 shortly before the closure of Walker AFB. The abandoned silos are now privately owned.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.

Location. 33° 22.086′ N, 104° 49.865′ W. Marker is near Roswell, New Mexico, in Chaves County. Marker is on U.S. 70 at milepost 314, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in rest area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roswell NM 88203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2014

2. Back of Atlas Missile Silos Marker

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New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2014

3. Atlas Missile Silos Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,624 times since then and 151 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.