2010 Map of Colmor

About this map

Ocate Creek meanders across the high plains of Colfax County, defining the drainage patterns of this sparsely populated agricultural landscape. The settlement of Colmor serves as a primary point of reference, situated alongside the historic corridor of Old US Hwy 85 which cuts a nearly straight diagonal path through the quadrangle. This 2010 survey illustrates the persistence of small rural outposts like Maes and Montoya in an era of consolidation. The map traces the intersection of Sweetwater Creek and Ocate Creek, revealing how water sources and transportation routes dictated the layout of ranching roads such as C 72 and C 4. This document captures the quiet, open character of Northern New Mexico's ranch lands at the beginning of the 21st century.