Smokey Bear Historical Park

Smokey Bear Historical Park (HMUWU)

Location: Capitan, NM 88316 Lincoln County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 32.738', W 105° 34.408'

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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.
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HM NumberHMUWU
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Placed ByNew Mexico Historic Preservation Division
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Date Added Thursday, September 4th, 2014 at 10:34pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)13S E 446760 N 3711925
Decimal Degrees33.54563333, -105.57346667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 32.738', W 105° 34.408'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 32' 44.28" N, 105° 34' 24.48" W
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Area Code(s)505
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 510 Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan NM 88316, US
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