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2017 Map of Ruidoso

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ruidoso
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ruidoso and its surrounding mountain communities are captured here in the heart of the Lincoln National Forest. The map details a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and deep drainages, with the Rio Ruidoso winding through the center of the valley near Ruidoso Downs and Hollywood. Significant local institutions are documented, including the Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso campus and the quiet grounds of Forest Lawn Cem.

The rugged terrain south of the main settlements reveals a network of service roads and natural landmarks such as Grindstone Mesa and Mescalero Lake. A complex system of canyons, including Musket Ball Canyon, Brady Canyon, and Cherokee Bill Canyon, illustrates the geographic constraints that have shaped the growth of local neighborhoods like Ponderosa Heights. To the west, the slopes of Sierra Blanca dominate the horizon, while smaller settlements like Carrizo sit nestled near the convergence of mountain trails and seasonal creeks.