2017 Map of Lincoln

About this map

Lincoln and Glencoe anchor this study of the New Mexico landscape, situated within the Lincoln National Forest. The map documents a terrain defined by significant drainage systems, where the Rio Bonito flows through the northern reaches near the Lincoln Cem and the Rio Ruidoso cuts through the southern valley. This 2017 survey reveals a sophisticated network of named canyons and water sources essential to the region's ranching and settlement history, including Priest Canyon, Silva Canyon, and English Spring. The presence of several family-named landmarks like the Coe Cem and Glencoe Cem provides vital points of interest for those researching local lineage and burial sites. From the heights of Sierra Blanca to the Sacramento Mountains in the southeast, the map illustrates the complex topographical relationship between these high-elevation ranges and the critical water tanks and trails that support life in the valley.