2010 Map of Coyote Mesa

About this map

Coyote Mesa and the expansive Urraca Mesa define this high-altitude landscape in Colfax County, where the terrain is marked by the rugged drainage systems of Cimarroncito Creek, Urraca Creek, and Chicoso Creek. The map documents a significant network of wilderness camps, likely associated with the region's scouting heritage, including Rocky Mountain Scout Camp, Tooth Ridge Camp, and Urraca Camp. Water management is central to this environment, as evidenced by the engineering of Hagardorn Reservoir Number 5 Dam and Lewis Reservoir Dam. Prominent geological features like Tooth of Time Ridge and Horse Ridge provide a sense of the dramatic verticality of the area. Named grazing lands such as Buffalo Pasture indicate the historical and contemporary use of these mesas for livestock, while localized landmarks like Toothache Spring Camp and Nash Gulch offer points of interest for those tracking family lore or regional history in the Sangre de Cristo foothills.