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2020 Map of Fort Sumner East

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Fort Sumner East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Pecos River carves a fertile corridor through De Baca County, anchoring the agricultural and historical landscape of this region. The Fort Sumner Main Canal serves as the backbone for local irrigation, supporting the Fort Sumner Valley as it transitions from the town center into the surrounding plains. This area is deeply tied to New Mexico's frontier past, with the Old Fort Sumner Cem and the route of Billy The Kid Dr marking significant historical sites.

To the east, the terrain opens into the rangeland near La Lande, where the La Lande Cem remains as a marker of early settlement. The presence of the Fort Sumner Municipal Airport and the local Landfill reflect modern infrastructure positioned alongside traditional land uses. Water remains a defining feature of the topography, with Truchas Creek and Taiban Creek draining the high ground that overlooks the river valley.