2017 Map of Abbott Lake

About this map

Kiowa National Grassland dominates this section of the High Plains, where the boundary between Colfax and Harding counties cuts across a landscape of canyons and seasonal watercourses. The geography is defined by the drainages of Salado Cr, Sauz Cr, and the deep incision of Alex Draw as they move through the arid terrain. For family historians, the presence of the Johnson Cem in the northeast corner provides a specific point of genealogical interest near the junction of Co RD C-37. The namesake Abbott Lake sits centrally, serving as a primary hydrological landmark in a region characterized by intermittent flows such as Arroyo Ojo Verde. From the elevations of Early Canyon to the breaks of Cañon Biscante, the map illustrates the transition from open grazing land to the rugged relief of the northern New Mexico plains.