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2013 Map of Sumner Dam

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Sumner Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Salado and Guadalupe anchor this High Plains landscape, where the Pecos River cuts through the desert terrain south of Lake Sumner. The map details the rural character of the area through numerous small settlements and ranching landmarks, including the Koontz Ranch and Trojillo Ranch. Genealogists will find particular value in the several burial sites documented here, such as the Salado Creek Cem, Salado Cem, and Guadalupe Cem.

Surface water is a defining feature of the topography, with Salado Cr, Guadalupe Arroyo, and Tigre Arroyo carving drainage patterns across the county line between Guadalupe and De Baca Counties. Practical infrastructure is noted through isolated landmarks like the Jose-Marie Windmill and North Windmill, which reflect the area's ongoing reliance on groundwater for livestock and ranching operations in a dry climate.