People

For more than a century, visitors have made the trek to the top of the Capulin Volcano to be awed by the surrounding landscape. Whether traveling by horse, wagon, or car, the uniqueness of this resource and the grandeur of the view have provided opportunities for individuals to make deep-seated connections to this special place.

Learn about the various people who have travelled through or lived near this natural landmark thereby influencing its history and culture.

 

Humans of Capulin

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  Wolf Hunter Turned Naturalist

  Earnest Thompson Seton

  An award winning author and illustrator, prominent naturalist, and founder of the Boy Scouts of America.

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  Overcoming Odds & Reshaping History

  George McJunkin

  A former enslaved man becomes one the Wild West's most infamous bronc busters before making the discovery of a lifetime.

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  A Road to the Top!

  Homer Farr

  Farr's official appointment in 1923 as Custodian of Capulin ultimately brought numerous changes and infrastructure to the region.

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  The First Female Custodian of NPS

  Jessie Foote Jack

  For many women, the winning of the American West was a time of distinct change. Gender roles were transforming.