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Capulin Volcano NM, NM New Deal (# 0022)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 08:43:21 +0000

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Though it was fogged in and raining, I still drove to the top of the volcano. Much of the development that had made Capulin Volcano a visitable site was work funded with New Deal funds in the 1930's. These funds paid for the paving of the road to the top, construction of campgrounds and picnic grounds at lower elevations, some of the retaining walls on the road, and the retaining wall around the top parking lot.

The only area where I could get out of the rain enough to photograph was at the top. While there I had assumed that this shelter was New Deal funded also, but with some research I discovered that the retaining wall was New Deal but the shelter was built in the 1950’s.

Source: www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/cavo/cavo_admin_history.pdf

Capulin Volcano NM, NM (# 0017)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 08:43:13 +0000

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My main reason for staying in Raton was to go out to Capulin Volcano National Monument – unfortunately the day I went, there was low cloud cover and rain. However, just getting to Capulin was a surprise. The route, US 87, is a 4 lane highway with surprisingly heavy traffic headed to Texas. I was also surprised at how many volcano cones there were in the area (see the satellite photos). Capulin is only 60 miles from the Texas border in a high plains area that one doesn’t typically associate with volcanic activity.

The photo here is what I could see of Capulin Volcano from the entrance road – only the base. Despite the rain and fog, the excursion still provide interesting information (see the next pictures).

Sunset Crater Natl Park (1600)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 06:54:53 +0000

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Loner -- single crater/cone off on the edge.

Sunset Crater Natl Park (1599)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 06:53:02 +0000

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Interesting lava pattern on the hillside, it almost looks like wind-blown ridges.

Sunset Crater Natl Park (1597)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 06:50:12 +0000

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My standard requirement -- when visiting a lava flow, i have to take a picture of a tree growing out of it.

Lava Beds Natl Mon Gillem Camp, CA (1044)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:53:16 +0000

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Gillem Camp, with almost no signs of the CCC barracks that were the most recent residency at the site. Best seen in Lightbox view.

Lava Beds Natl Mon Gillem Camp, CA (1043)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:52:53 +0000

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At Gillem Camp, a poster describing the Army encampment there during the Modoc War. The poster notes that the camp (and the bluff behind it) are named for "... Alvin Gillem, a Tennessee native who suffered from poor health and limited popularity, stemming from a combination of factors including his general demeanor and favoritism toward him that resulted in his rapid promotion."

Lava Beds Natl Mon Gillem Camp, CA (1042)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:52:30 +0000

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At Gillem Camp, a poster describing the life and role of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) when it was barracked at Gillem Camp in the 1930's.

Lava Beds Natl Mon Gillem Camp, CA (1041)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:52:05 +0000

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At Gillem Camp, a plaque describing the relationship between Tule Lake and the various stages of development.

Lava Beds Natl Mon Canby Cross (Modoc War), CA (1016)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:51:21 +0000

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A short, excellent, description of Canby Cross, addressing very well the use of the word 'murder' on the inscription (see nearby pictures)

Lava Beds Natl Mon Canby Cross (Modoc War), CA (1015)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:51:02 +0000

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"Gen Canby USA was murdered here by the Modocs April 11 1873" Inscription on the replica of Canby Cross which was erected by a soldier 9 years after the death of General Canby (see nearby descriptions).

Lava Beds Natl Mon Canby Cross (Modoc War), CA (1013)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:50:34 +0000

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A description of the last meeting between Kintpuash (Captain Jack) and the Army leader in the war, General Canby. Capitan Jack, pressured by tribe members, killed General Canby. General Canby was the only general killed in the Indian War.

Lava Beds Natl Mon Canby Cross (Modoc War), CA (1017)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:50:02 +0000

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A replica of Canby Cross, originally erected by a soldier 9 years after the death of General Canby (see nearby descriptions). Best seen in Lightbox view.

Lava Beds Natl Mon Capt Jacks (Modoc War) Stronghold, CA (0999)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 00:16:50 +0000

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Poster describing the portion of the Modoc War fought in what is known as Captain Jack's Stronghold. "Captain Jack" is the name used by whites to refer to Kintpuash, chief of the Modoc tribe. Using the natural defenses provided by the lava beds, Kintpuash and about 50 other warriors (and their families) lived in the stronghold for 6 months, fighting off attacks by the U.S. Army. The Wikipedia link below provides links to other components of the story. A good guide book at the site provides documentation and describes a shorter and longer trail through the site. Unfortunately many of the signposts mentioned in the guidebook have disappeared or lost their numbering, and it was not possible to find the longer trail. Despite the extent of deferred maintenance, the scenery is gorgeous and exploring the site is a moving reminder of both the strength of the tribes and the imperialism of the takeover of the west. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modoc_War

Lava Beds Natl Mon Capt Jacks (Modoc War) Stronghold, CA (1011)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 00:20:37 +0000

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The fields that replaced Tule Lake, from Captain Jack's Stronghold.

Lava Beds Natl Mon Capt Jacks (Modoc War) Stronghold, CA (1010)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 00:20:12 +0000

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Medicine flag at Captain Jack's Stronghold.

Lava Beds Natl Mon Capt Jacks (Modoc War) Stronghold, CA (1009)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 00:19:58 +0000

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Looking across the battlefield / encampment with the medicine flag on the right and what remains of Tule Lake in the distance.

Lava Beds Natl Mon Capt Jacks (Modoc War) Stronghold, CA (1006)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 00:19:32 +0000

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Looking across the battlefield / encampment towards a medicine flag at the highest point. It is not actually known whether a medicine flag was flown at that point during the war, but it is believed that one did.

Lava Beds Natl Mon Capt Jacks (Modoc War) Stronghold, CA (1012)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 00:18:38 +0000

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Like all my lava pictures, not particularly clear. BUT, an unusual formation I hadn't seen where the cooled lava looks like layers of dough stacked next to each other. See the larger picture for a better look at the dough-like shaping.

Lava Beds Natl Mon Capt Jacks (Modoc War) Stronghold, CA (1004)

nobody@ipernity.com (Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 00:18:04 +0000

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An example of why the lava beds were so useful as a place to avoid capture.