2023 Map of Curtis Camp

About this map

Crow Creek and Saltpeter Creek drain a complex network of high-elevation canyons in this Colfax County landscape. The topography is defined by distinctive, named drainage systems that suggest a history of resource extraction and local nomenclature, including the notable Coal Canyon, Sawmill Canyon, and the curiously named Five-Dollar Canyon. These canyons provide a detailed look at the water-carved environment of Northern New Mexico, where seasonal water sources like Saltpeter Canyon and Dry Canyon feed into the larger creek systems.