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2010 Map of Caliente Canyon South

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Caliente Canyon South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Caliente Canyon and its complex network of tributaries define this Colfax County landscape, where the high desert terrain of northern New Mexico is etched by deep drainage systems. The Vermejo River cuts through the southwestern corner, joined by the rugged paths of Gachupin Canyon and Speilman Canyon. These geographic features are marked by working land use, evidenced by the presence of W S Ranch Camp and Horse Ranch Camp.

The eastern portion of the survey is dominated by the Five Dollar Canyon system and Deadhorse Canyon. A specific point of interest for researchers of regional industry is Dawson Number 5, located near the confluence of several prominent canyons. The map tracks the winding course of Speilman Rd, providing a detailed record of the access routes through the varied terrain of Cottonwood Canyon and Chimney Canyon.