2023 Map of Eagle Tail Mountain

About this map

Eagle Tail Mountain and the expansive Eagle Tail Mesa dominate the central landscape of this Colfax County region. The topography is defined by significant volcanic and erosional features, including the rising heights of Tinaja Mesa to the east and the carved descent of Mine Canyon. Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the winding path of the Eagle Tail Canal and the Red River Ditch which parallel the Canadian River. Small settlement points such as Hebron and Schomberg sit along the transportation corridor in the western valley, while Tinaja marks a distinct point near the mesas. The presence of the Raton Municipal Airport/Crews Field in the northwest corner highlights the modernization of this traditionally ranching and agricultural landscape, where drainage systems like Chicorica Creek continue to shape the arid terrain.