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1984 Map of Ruidoso

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Ruidoso
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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The high elevations of the Sierra Blanca and Sacramento Mountains dominate this 1980s landscape, where alpine peaks meet the high desert. Settlement is concentrated along the river valleys, most notably the Rio Ruidoso where the communities of Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, and Hollywood follow the water's path eastward. This era shows the established footprint of the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation and the sprawling Lincoln National Forest, alongside specific local landmarks like the Monjeau Lookout and the Sierra Blanca Ski Area.

Tracing the history of the frontier, the map clearly delineates the Fort Stanton Military Reservation and the Old Military Reservation Boundary. Historical mining activity is represented by the Great Western Mine and Silver King Mine in the northern hills. Along the Rio Hondo, traditional agricultural settlements such as San Patricio and Picacho reflect the long-standing irrigation-based economy of the region's mountain valleys.