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2017 Map of Caliente Canyon North

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Caliente Canyon North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high canyons along the Colorado-New Mexico state line dominate this 2017 survey of the border region between Las Animas and Colfax counties. The Canadian River cuts through the center of the sheet, carving a deep path through the plateau where it is joined by several drainage systems. Historical local presence is centered at the Catskill Cem, located near the northern banks of the river, which remains a key landmark for genealogists and local historians tracing the area's early ranching and settlement history.

Accessibility in this remote landscape is defined by the winding course of York Canyon Rd, which traverses the southern half of the map, providing a link between the various side canyons. Named topographic features like Ben Thompson Canyon, Stubblefield Canyon, and Shingle Mill Canyon suggest a legacy of individual land use and early resource extraction. The terrain is a complex network of branching drainages, including Penitente Canyon and Williams Canyon, which illustrate the difficult geography of this high-altitude borderland.