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2017 Map of Angus

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Angus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bonito and Angus sit within a high-elevation landscape where the canyons of the Lincoln National Forest meet modern residential development. This 2017 survey shows the transition from the mountainous backcountry of Monjeau Peak and Loma Grande to the growing community of Ruidoso. The topography is defined by a dense network of drainages, including Rio Bonito, which feeds into Bonito Lake near the western edge of the map.

Evidence of historical land use and modern settlement patterns is clear in the placement of Villa Madonna and Sun Valley, alongside water management features like the Alto Reservoir. Numerous named canyons, such as Schoolhouse Canyon and Mineral Farms Canyon, suggest a history of local industry and settlement often overlooked in more generalized maps. The intricate network of local roads like Bonito Lake Rd and Old Angus Rd provides a detailed look at the rural-suburban interface of Lincoln County.