2013 Map of Bonner Lake

About this map

The Pecos River carves through the center of this De Baca County landscape, defining the agricultural character of the Fort Sumner Valley. This 2013 survey illustrates the critical infrastructure of the region, specifically the Fort Sumner Main Canal, which runs parallel to the river to support irrigation in this arid basin. To the east, the terrain rises into the breaks of Taiban Cr and the topographic depressions of Bonner Lake. Named routes such as Pat Garrett Dr and James Spring Rd hint at the local historical figures and water sources that have shaped land use in this part of New Mexico. The map also captures the distinct geological features of the eastern plains, including the elevated Mesita Negra and the winding course of Cañon Blanco.