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2013 Map of Fort Stanton

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Fort Stanton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Fort Stanton stands at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the Rio Bonito carves a path through the foothills of the Sacramento Mountains. The map illustrates a complex transition between the established historical site of the fort and the modern infrastructure serving the village of Ruidoso. Large portions of the terrain are managed as part of the Lincoln National Forest, characterized by numerous named tanks and springs like Harlan Tank and Little Spring that support life in this arid environment.

Transportation and aviation are central to this 2013 survey, featuring the Sierra Blanca Regional Airport and a network of roads including Black Jack Pershing Rd and NM-220. The topography is defined by deep draws and canyons such as Hunters Draw and Sawmill Canyon, while residential growth is visible in developments like Lincoln Hills and along Santiago Dr, reflecting the area's modern expansion around its traditional mountain ranching and forest roots.