2013 Map of Curtis Camp

About this map

Curtis Camp sits at the head of a complex drainage network in northern New Mexico, serving as a rare named settlement marker in a landscape defined by deep, branching ravines. The terrain is intricately carved by seasonal watercourses, with Crow Cr and its many tributaries, such as Saltpeter Cr and Five Dollar Cr, dictating the local topography. This 2013 survey illustrates the high-elevation canyon systems of Colfax County, where place names often reflect early land use or resource discovery. Notable examples include Coal Canyon, Saltpeter Canyon, and Shotgun Canyon, which suggest a history of prospecting and hunting. The map also records several distinct geographic features like McClellan Canyon in the northeast and Prairie Crow Canyon to the south, providing a detailed anatomical view of this portion of the Sangre de Cristo foothills through its contour-defined ridges and valleys.