2020 Map of Ruidoso

About this map

Ruidoso serves as the focal point of this 2020 study, situated within the expansive mountain terrain of the Lincoln National Forest. The map documents the community's layout and its relationship with the surrounding wilderness, featuring neighborhoods like Ponderosa Heights and nearby Ruidoso Downs. The Rio Ruidoso and its tributaries, such as Cedar Creek, carve through numerous canyons including Perk Canyon and Paradise Canyon. Notable infrastructure includes the Grindstone Trail (Mine Cany) and the Herrera Ditch, which indicate the area's legacy of resource management and recreation. The proximity of Sierra Blanca and various canyon systems like Miserable Canyon and Airplane Canyon illustrates the complex topography that defines this Lincoln County region. Geographers and local historians can trace the transition from residential areas at Hollywood to the more secluded sites such as Mescalero Lake and Forest Lawn Cem.