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2010 Map of Fort Union

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Fort Union stands as the central landmark of this high-plains landscape, where the historical pathways of the Santa Fe Trl and the Old Santa Fe Trl intersect. The terrain is defined by the massive profile of Black Mesa to the northwest, with drainage systems like Higgins Canyon and Wolf Creek carving through the plateau. This 2010 survey highlights the lasting imprint of the nineteenth-century military and trade frontier on the modern ranching environment.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Fort Union Cemetery and the sprawling Fort Union Ranch, reflecting the area's transition from a critical military post to a private landholding. To the southwest, the small settlement of Martinez sits near the banks of the Mora River, while Wheeler Lake provides a rare water feature in the southeastern corner. The map captures a high-altitude intersection of history and geography, preserving the alignment of legendary wagon trails alongside modern property boundaries.