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Caprock
Unincorporated community
Caprock is located in New Mexico
Caprock
Caprock
Location in New Mexico
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
GNIS feature ID 898528

Caprock is an unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. Caprock is located on a geological formation in the high plains, approximately 47 miles (76 km) east of Roswell. U.S. Route 380 passes through the community. It was founded by Edward Crossland, who planted the cottonwoods in the area, in 1913. A post office was established in 1916 but is closed. Caprock's school closed in 1927. Caprock today consists solely of a country store (without gasoline service), two ranches, and a TV transmission tower.

Points of interest

  • KOBR-TV Tower
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