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2011 Map of San Patricio

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of San Patricio
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The confluence of the Rio Bonito and Rio Ruidoso defines this landscape in Lincoln County, where the two rivers merge to form the Rio Hondo near the settlement of Hondo. This 2011 survey captures the valley's cultural anchors, including the San Patricio Post Office and the Fritz Cemetery, which speak to the area's deep-rooted ranching and frontier history. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations such as El Sentinel Peak and La Tetita Peak, while the northern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the broad Baca Mesa.

Water management is central to life in this arid region, evidenced by numerous tanks and springs like Emil Fritz Spring and Graves Tank. The map traces the winding paths of County RD e012 and County RD e018 as they follow the natural contours of the river valleys. Named features like the Wilbur McKnight Ranch and various canyons, including Dow Canyon and Vorwerk Canyon, provide specific touchpoints for local historians and genealogists researching the families who settled this part of New Mexico.