Casa Grande sits at the heart of this high-country landscape, where industrial sites meet a complex network of northern New Mexico canyons. The 2010 geography is heavily shaped by regional mining and resource extraction, notably centered around the Kaiser Steel Kaiser Plant and various operations in York Canyon. Traces of this industry are evident at the West York Strip, York Canyon Number 1, and the York Canyon Prospect, showing the heavy footprint of the steel and coal sectors in Colfax County. Beyond the industrial zones, the map reveals a rugged natural drainage system where the Vermejo River and Canadian River are fed by numerous named corridors like Patton Creek and Lorencito Canyon. Vermejo Park and Butler Flats offer a contrast to the industrial works, providing a look at the expansive open spaces that characterize this part of the state near the Colorado border.
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1891 · Spanish Peaks
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1893 · Spanish Peaks
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1895 · Spanish Peaks
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1897 · Spanish Peaks
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1900 · Spanish Peaks
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1954 · Raton
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1954 · Trinidad
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1955 · Trinidad
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1958 · Raton
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1958 · Trinidad
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