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2013 Map of Fort Sumner East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Pecos River carves through the landscape of De Baca County, anchoring the irrigation-dependent agriculture of the Fort-Sumner Valley. This region is defined by the extensive Fort Sumner Main Canal system, which redirects water to the surrounding fields and settlements. To the north, Fort Sumner serves as the primary hub, with its grid of streets such as E Main St and E Sumner Ave leading toward the Fort Sumner Municipal Airport.

Genealogists will find several significant burial sites, including the Ft Sumner Cem and the Old Ft Sumner Cem, the latter reflecting the area's deep frontier roots. The map also records the small settlement of La Lande and its associated La Lande Cem further east. Landmarks such as Sunnyside Springs and the aptly named Billy The Kid Dr underscore the historical character of this Pecos River corridor, while the Vaughn Ranch denotes the continued presence of traditional ranching in the southern reaches.