2010 Map of Sunset

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Rio Hondo flows through this section of Lincoln County, carving a valley that has long dictated the movement of people and commerce. The settlements of Sunset and Riverside are positioned along the water's path, where the narrow corridor provides a rare strip of level ground for habitation. This 2010 survey illustrates how the local road network, including the route marked 70 380, follows the natural contours of the land, navigating around the deep incisions of Border Canyon and Bonney Canyon. The presence of the McKnight Ranch highlights the traditional ranching heritage of the area, while the prominence of Border Hill to the southeast serves as a significant navigational marker in this part of the New Mexico landscape.