2020 Map of Ruidoso Downs

About this map

Ruidoso Downs and Ruidoso anchor this portion of the high country, where the Rio Ruidoso flows through the northern reaches of the Sacramento Mountains. The landscape is defined by the transition from municipal development to the managed wilderness of the Lincoln National Forest. Local history is preserved at the Stetson Cem near Palo Verde Canyon, while early agricultural infrastructure is evident in the Herrera Ditch tracing the valley floor. High-altitude hydrology is a prominent theme, with named water sources like Hale Lake, Pothole Lake, and various stock tanks such as Blanche Tank scattered across the ridges. To the south, the terrain rises toward Whitetail Mtn, marked by an extensive network of service roads including Indian Svc Rte 18, providing a detailed look at the geography along the Lincoln and Otero County line.