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2004 Map of San Patricio

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of San Patricio
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

San Patricio sits at the confluence of several vital watercourses, where the Rio Bonito and Rio Ruidoso meet to form the Rio Hondo. This high-altitude landscape is characterized by the complex drainage systems of the Lincoln National Forest, featuring prominent elevations such as El Sentinel Peak and La Tetita Peak. The presence of numerous tanks and springs, including Emil Fritz Spring and Colonel Fritz Spring, reflects the critical importance of water management in this arid mountain environment.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks tied to the area's early settlement, including the Fritz Cemetery and the Hondo Valley School. The map details a network of canyons like Baca Canyon and Escondido Canyon that cut through the terrain of the Sierra Blanca, providing a clear picture of the historical transit routes and land use patterns that shaped Lincoln County during this era.