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Fort Sumner.

Its Census reference point is in Conchas/Pecos Plains, within Southwestern Tablelands. Lake Sumner lies about 14.1 miles northwest of Fort Sumner by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Fort Sumner, New Mexico. Looking south on 4th Street (U.S. Route 84) towards Sumner Avenue (U.S. Route 60)
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Fort Sumner, New Mexico. Looking south on 4th Street (U.S. Route 84) towards Sumner Avenue (U.S. Route 60)

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THE SETTINGConchas/Pecos Plains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYDe Baca County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Fort Sumner on the map

THE FORT SUMNER LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Conchas/Pecos Plains setting.

Fort Sumner village has 3.31 square miles of land in De Baca County. Its Census reference point is in Conchas/Pecos Plains, within Southwestern Tablelands.

Canyons, mesas, badlands and river breaks border the High Plains. This more dissected country includes grassland and shrub-covered slopes, with sharper terrain changes than the neighboring plains.

Regional context: Southwestern Tablelands ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Fort Sumner and De Baca County

Fort Sumner is associated with De Baca County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

De Baca County

Fort Sumner by land and water

The Census records 0.03 square miles of water within Fort Sumner, or 0.9% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points higher than the 0.5% recorded for De Baca County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Fort Sumner village has 5.3% of the land area of nearby Lake Sumner CDP (62.3 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Fort Sumner land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Fort Sumner

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Fort Sumner. Check the De Baca County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Conchas/Pecos Plains setting

Conchas/Pecos Plains belongs to Southwestern Tablelands. How much acreage is on tableland compared with canyon sides or river breaks, and where does documented access enter?

03

Check the route, beyond Lake Sumner

Lake Sumner is 14.1 miles northwest of the Fort Sumner reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Fort Sumner resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON FORT SUMNER

USGS National Map

Begin at 34.4869° N, 104.2177° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Fort Sumner ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Fort Sumner data

View Census information selected by this village’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Conchas/Pecos Plains

Explore the agency mapping behind the Southwestern Tablelands context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional New Mexico landowner resources

New Mexico OSE GIS

Water-resource maps, geospatial data, and points-of-diversion tools.

NMED onsite wastewater

Septic program guidance, permit-research information, and agency contacts.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Fort Sumner.

Lake Sumner lies about 14.1 miles northwest of Fort Sumner by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Fort Sumner in context

NSEWLake Sumner · 14.1 miles1House · 21.1 miles2Puerto de Luna · 33 miles3Melrose · 33.8 miles4Newkirk · 40 miles5Santa Rosa · 40.5 miles6OUTER RING: 40.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Lake Sumner14.1 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    House21.1 mi · village
  3. 3
    Puerto de Luna33 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Melrose33.8 mi · village
  5. 5
    Newkirk40 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Santa Rosa40.5 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within New Mexico; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Fort Sumner
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Fort Sumner?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in De Baca County. Fort Sumner’s 3.31 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Fort Sumner property in Conchas/Pecos Plains?+

No. Conchas/Pecos Plains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Fort Sumner boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Lake Sumner as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 14.1 miles northwest of Fort Sumner’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Fort Sumner?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Fort Sumner.
Your next chapter.

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