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2010 Map of Fort Sumner East

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Fort Sumner East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Pecos River carves a winding path through this De Baca County landscape, defining the agricultural and historical character of the area south of Fort Sumner. This 2010 survey illustrates the irrigation infrastructure critical to the high plains, specifically the Fort Sumner Main Canal, which parallels the river as it moves south toward Vaughn Ranch. To the east, the small settlement of La Lande sits along the highway, serving as a quiet counterpart to the more developed hub of the county seat.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of burial sites across the quadrangle, including the Old Fort Sumner Cemetery near the river and the Fort Sumner Cemetery adjacent to the Fort Sumner Municipal Airport. The inclusion of Billy The Kid Rd highlights the region's deep connection to the frontier era, while the Fort Sumner Pit suggests the ongoing importance of local mineral extraction to the regional economy.