2011 Map of Ruidoso Downs

About this map

Ruidoso Downs serves as the primary settlement hub in this 2011 survey, situated along the path of the Rio Ruidoso. The landscape is defined by its complex canyon systems, including Palo Verde Canyon and Grapevine Canyon, which cut through the high desert terrain. Human impact on the land is visible through industrial features like the Hollywood Pit and Beavers Pit, alongside critical water infrastructure such as the Herrera Ditch and several livestock watering tanks like Blanche Tank. For genealogists and local historians, the Stetson Cemetery provides a specific point of interest north of the main town. The southern portion of the quadrangle transitions into a vast network of service roads, including Indian Service Route 18, leading toward the heights of Whitetail Mountain and the expansive Pajarita Flats.