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2020 Map of Sumner Dam

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Sumner Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Sumner Dam controls the flow of the Pecos River at the northern edge of this New Mexico landscape, creating the expansive Lake Sumner. The surrounding terrain is defined by dry watercourses such as Guadalupe Arroyo, Tigre Arroyo, and Salado Cr, which feed into the river valley. This 2020 survey reveals a sparse settlement pattern centered around the small communities of Guadalupe and Salado, situated near the riverbanks.

For local historians and genealogists, the map provides precise locations for several rural burial grounds, including Salado Cem, Salado Creek Cem, and Guadalupe Cem. The infrastructure of the area is marked by a network of ranch and access roads like Lake Ranch Rd and River Ranches Pl, reflecting the intersection of water management, recreation at the reservoir, and traditional New Mexican ranching across the Guadalupe and De Baca county line.