Capitan in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Smokey Bear Historical Park

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

1. Smokey Bear Historical Park Marker

Inscription. This park commemorates Smokey Bear and describes the history and development of this national symbol of forest fire protection. The original Smokey is buried here within sight of the mountain where he was found orphaned by a fire raging in the Lincoln National Forest. The park offers extensive historical exhibits as well as a trail that identifies native plants.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division. (Marker Number 480.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 33° 32.738′ N, 105° 34.408′ W. Marker is in Capitan, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. It is on Smokey Bear Boulevard (U.S. 380 at milepost 85), on the left when traveling east. Marker is near the entrance to the Smokey the Bear Gift Shop. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 Smokey Bear Boulevard, Capitan NM 88316, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos Valley. It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Smokey Bear (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Capitán (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Capitán (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Capitán (approx. 1.6 miles away); Japanese Segregation Camp No. 1

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(approx. 4.2 miles away); CCC Camp/German Internment Camp (approx. 4.4 miles away); Chapel (approx. 4.4 miles away); Officer's Quarters (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Capitan.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

2. Smokey Bear Historical Park Marker

Both sides of this marker are the same.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

3. Smokey Bear Historical Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,049 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on July 5, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.