1988 Map of Sunset

About this map

Rio Hondo winds through the center of this Lincoln County landscape, serving as the primary corridor for settlement and transportation in the late 1980s. The small communities of Sunset and Riverside are positioned along the river's path, where the valley floor provides a break from the surrounding complex of ridges and drainages. The area is defined by significant topographical features such as Border Canyon to the north and the expansive Bonney Canyon to the south. This topographic study reflects a late-century update based on 1980s field checks, documenting a rural environment where infrastructure is concentrated along the river valley. The presence of a Roadside Park and various benchmark locations like BM 5135 along the highway route show the importance of the passage through this part of New Mexico, linking the isolated settlements to the wider region.