2020 Map of Clifton House

About this map

Raton and the surrounding high plains of Colfax County appear here in a landscape defined by its historic transit corridors and water sources. The Canadian River cuts through the western portion of the area, winding past the Clifton Hills and the site of the Clifton House, a notable stagecoach stop on the Santa Fe Trail. The terrain transitions from the steep drainage of Cottonwood Canyon and the height of Green Mtn to the flatter expanses of the east, where Chicorica Cr and Una de Gato Cr cross the plains. Infrastructure to the south includes Davis Reservoir and the Raton Municipal Airport/Crews Field, while the northern settlement of Dillon sits at the base of the canyonlands. This detail illustrates how modern transportation like Frontage Rd follows the same natural routes that have guided travelers through this pass for generations.