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2020 Map of Cimarron SE

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Cimarron SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Bat Canyon and Coal Canyon cut into the high relief of the northwest, where the topography of Colfax County transitions from broken uplands into the plains. The drainage network is the defining structural element of this landscape, with Van Bremmer Cr and Cerrososo Cr flowing southeast toward the Vermejo River. These watercourses dictated the early ranching and transit patterns of the region, as evidenced by the route of Van Bremmer Rd.

To the south, the terrain levels out significantly around Number Two Lake, a prominent water feature in an otherwise arid environment. This area near the Ponil Cr confluence reflects the open grazing lands characteristic of the eastern Cimarron vicinity. The map preserves the specific nomenclature of the canyon systems, such as Encinosa Canyon and Cerrososo Canyon, which serve as vital landmarks for local history and geographic orientation.