2020 Map of Alps Mesa

About this map

Alps Mesa dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Colorado and New Mexico, where the plains give way to a series of distinctive landforms. The terrain is defined by broad, flat-topped mesas like Klondike Mesa and Umbrella Mesa, separated by deep drainage systems such as Sawmill Canyon and Toll Gate Canyon. Water sources are critical but scarce in this arid environment, represented by the named Wheeler Springs near the northern boundary and Starr Spring further south. The presence of Hoodoo Mtn suggests a landscape of unique geological erosion, while various county roads, including Co RD 8033, provide modern access to these remote reaches of Las Animas Co. The map illustrates a complex network of seasonal watercourses like Trementina Cr and Chaney Arroyo, which have carved out the Tijeras Rincon and other topographical features that define the region's character.