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2017 Map of San Patricio

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

San Patricio lies at the confluence of arid canyonlands and life-giving water, situated where the Rio Bonito and Rio Ruidoso meet to form the Rio Hondo. This high-desert landscape in Lincoln County is defined by its deep cultural roots, evidenced by the Fritz Cem and the Peter Hurd Spring near the town center. The settlement patterns follow the narrow, fertile valleys carved between massive landforms such as Cerro San Patricio and El Sentinel Peak.

Extending into the Lincoln National Forest, the terrain is marked by a complex system of drainage and water management, including numerous tanks like Mesa Tank and Graves Tank. The presence of the Sacramento Mountains to the south and the Sierra Blanca to the east shapes the local environment, while historic transportation routes such as the Tract 4 Trail and Los Chozas Trl suggest a long history of movement through these rugged canyons.