1954 Map of Fort Sumner

About this map

Fort Sumner and Santa Rosa anchor this mid-century survey of East-Central New Mexico, a region defined by high plains transit and the critical waters of the Pecos River. The map documents a landscape where major transportation corridors intersect, including the junction of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads at Vaughn. These rail lines, alongside historical routes like U.S. 66 and U.S. 54, illustrate the area's role as a vital crossroads for southwestern commerce.