Lincoln County, New Mexico |
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 Smoky Bear State Park in Capitan |
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Lincoln County is in south central New Mexico. This is the country of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, and the famous Lincoln County War. This is also where Smokey Bear came from. Named in honor of President Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln County was formed in 1869. At that time, it was the largest county in the United States. Today, Lincoln County contains 4,831 square miles of land and almost no surface water. The county seat is Carrizozo. |
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Other Lincoln County Related Pages: Lincoln National Forest - Capitan Mountains Wilderness White Mountains Wilderness - Ski Apache Ski Resort Valley of Fires Recreation Area - Sierra Blanca Golf Course Fort Stanton Recreation Area |
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