2017 Map of Fort Stanton

About this map

Fort Stanton serves as the focal point of this landscape, positioned north of the Sierra Blanca Regional Airport where high-desert mesas meet the foothills. The area is defined by a dense network of historically named routes, such as the Buffalo Soldier Trail and Black Jack Pershing Rd, which traverse the northern ridges overlooking Rio Bonito. This territory includes a portion of the Lincoln National Forest, characterized by numerous drainage systems and water tanks essential for land management, including W-Silver Tank and Lone Pine Tank. To the west, the residential development of Lincoln Hills sits adjacent to the wide expanse of Fort Stanton Mesa. Further south, the terrain descends toward Eagle Cr and the Sacramento Mountains, where the Rio Ruidoso cuts through the lower reaches of the quadrangle. Significant archaeological or historical sites are hinted at by the Petroglyph Trail, highlighting the long human presence in these canyons.