Fort Bascom, Military fort from 1863 in Quay County, New Mexico, United States.
Fort Bascom stands on the south bank of the Canadian River, located 10 miles north of Tucumcari in northeastern New Mexico.
The fort, named after Captain George Nicholas Bascom who died at the Battle of Val Verde, operated from 1863 to 1870 during conflicts with Native American tribes.
The military post monitored movements of Comanche and Kiowa tribes while controlling trade activities of Comancheros along the Canadian River region.
The fort site requires permission from the ranch owner for visits, as the location sits on private land accessible through unimproved roads from Logan.
The installation consisted of sandstone officers quarters and adobe buildings, serving as a base for Colonel Kit Carson's expedition to Adobe Walls.
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 35.31780,-103.70300
Latest update: June 4, 2025 14:50
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