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2011 Map of Lincoln

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lincoln
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Lincoln Historic District serves as a focal point for this high-desert landscape, preserving the physical layout of one of the West's most storied frontier settlements. Situated along the Rio Bonito, the village of Lincoln is surrounded by family-named landmarks that reflect a long history of ranching and agriculture in the valley, including Rancho Torres and Baca Canyon. To the south, the Rio Ruidoso winds through a terrain defined by numerous side canyons such as Devils Canyon and Silva Canyon.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial sites, including the Lincoln Cemetery, Glencoe Cemetery, and the Coe Cemetery near the Glencoe Post Office. The map also traces the network of ranching life through features like the Hatt Ranch and McDaniel Ranch, along with numerous upland water sources such as Muñoz Tank and Fence Tank used for livestock management in this arid environment.