2023 Map of Sumner Dam

About this map

The Pecos River carves a deep valley through this landscape on the border of De Baca and Guadalupe counties. At the northern edge, the waters of Lake Sumner meet the river, surrounded by a network of recreation-oriented roads like Westside Campground Loop and Eastside Campground Rd. The small settlements of Salado and Guadalupe are central to the river’s western banks, each anchored by their respective burial grounds, the Salado Creek Cem and Guadalupe Cem. This topography is defined by seasonal drainages like Salado Creek, Guadalupe Arroyo, and Tigre Arroyo, which cut through the high plains toward the riverbed. The presence of local names like Old Cabin Pl and Settlers Pl reflects the enduring ranching and rural residential character of this high-desert region south of the dam.