2010 Map of Clifton House

About this map

Raton anchors the northern edge of this Colfax County landscape, where the southern reaches of the city give way to the expansive drainage basin of the Canadian River. This high-plains terrain is defined by its deep arroyos and dramatic elevations, including the prominent Black Mesa and the Clifton Hills. The map details a corridor of historic importance, following the route through Dillon and Clifton House, a site with deep roots in regional commerce and travel. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by Davis Reservoir and its associated dam. The landscape transitions from the residential and industrial fringes of Raton, past La Mesa Park Airport, into the rural ranching and mining environments near Stockton and the Moore Pit. These features illustrate the intersection of traditional land use and modern infrastructure in the northern New Mexico territory.