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2020 Map of Lincoln

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Lincoln sits along the northern edge of this landscape, positioned where the Rio Bonito flows through the high country of the Sacramento Mountains. This territory is defined by a deep network of drainage systems including Coe Canyon, Tunstall Canyon, and Silva Canyon, which funnel toward the Rio Ruidoso in the south. The abundance of family-named landmarks like George Coe Cem and Baca Canyon reflects the ranching and pioneer heritage of this region within the Lincoln National Forest.

A network of primitive routes such as the Zamora Trail, Cedar Ridge Trail, and Valley View Trail connects remote water sources like Munoz Tank and Crusher Tank. These scattered tanks and springs, including Perry Spring and English Spring, highlight the critical importance of water management in this arid mountain environment. The map also captures the high-elevation prominence of Sierra Blanca and provides clear locations for local burial grounds like Glencoe Cem and Lincoln Cem.