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2004 Map of Ruidoso Downs

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Ruidoso Downs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

The Ruidoso Downs Race Track serves as a major focal point for the community of Ruidoso Downs, where the high-altitude landscape of the Sierra Blanca meets the valley floor along the Rio Ruidoso. This 2004 revision reveals the intricate boundary between the Lincoln National Forest and the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation, highlighting the intersection of federal, tribal, and private lands. The settlement of Palo Verde and the Stetson Cem offer localized points of interest for genealogists tracing family histories in Lincoln County.

Water management is evident through a series of upland tanks and springs, including Seeping Spring Lakes, Pepper Tank, and Turkey Spring. These features, alongside landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Gaging Station, document the infrastructure of a mountain community centered on recreation and ranching. The rugged southern terrain is dominated by peaks like Whitetail Mountain and the distinct descent toward Pajarita Flats.