2017 Map of Fort Sumner East

About this map

The Pecos River carves a path through the landscape east of Fort Sumner, where a network of modern roads and historical landmarks define the terrain. This desert valley is marked by its vital water systems, including the Fort Sumner Main Canal and Sunnyside Springs, which supported the development of Fort Sumner Valley and nearby La Lande. Genealogical interest is anchored by three distinct burial grounds: the Fort Sumner Cem, the La Lande Cem further east, and the Old Fort Sumner Cem situated to the south near the river. This latter site, accessed via Billy the Kid Rd, is deeply tied to the history of the legendary figure whose name marks several thoroughfares in the area, including Pat Garrett Dr. The map illustrates a landscape of high plains and creek beds like Truchas Cr and Taiban Cr, contrasted by the developed grid of the Fort Sumner Municipal Airport and the town's residential streets.