Caprock, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caprock
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Unincorporated community
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 Caprock
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Lea County |
| Founded by | Edward Crossland |
| Elevation | 4,377 ft (1,334 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6:00 (MDT) |
| Zip code |
88213
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| GNIS feature ID | 898528 |
Caprock is a small, unincorporated community located in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that isn't officially a town or city. It doesn't have its own local government. Caprock sits on a high, flat area of land, about 47 miles east of Roswell. A main road, U.S. Route 380, goes right through it.
History of Caprock
Caprock was founded in 1913 by a person named Edward Crossland. He was the one who planted the cottonwood trees in the area. These trees are often found near water sources.
In 1916, a post office was opened in Caprock. This meant people could send and receive mail there. However, the post office is now closed. The community also had a school, but it closed in 1927. This often happens when not enough families live in an area to keep a school open.
Caprock Today
Today, Caprock is a very quiet place. It mainly consists of a country store, which doesn't sell gasoline. There are also two ranches nearby. A tall TV transmission tower stands in the area. This tower helps send television signals to homes.
Interesting Places Nearby
- KOBR-TV Tower: This is the large tower that helps broadcast TV signals.
