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2017 Map of Caliente Canyon South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Vermejo River carves through the landscape of Colfax County, anchoring a complex system of drainage and relief. This 2017 survey details a high-elevation environment dominated by naming conventions that reflect the region's agricultural and industrial heritage, such as Sawmill Canyon and Prairie Dog Canyon. The map reveals a sparse but deliberate network of transit, including Gachupin Rd, Bracket Rd, and Speilman Rd, which provide access to the interior reaches of the canyon systems.

Water management and natural drainage are central to the terrain, with Five Dollar Cr and Five Dollar Canyon feeding into the larger river valley. Named landmarks like Ben Thompson Canyon and Salyers Canyon suggest a history of early ranching or settlement, while more descriptive labels like Chimney Canyon and Deadhorse Canyon point to the physical challenges of navigating this corner of New Mexico.