2017 Map of Emery Peak

About this map

Emery Peak and Emery Gap anchor this borderland survey where the high plains of New Mexico meet the southern edge of Colorado. The landscape is defined by its dramatic drainage networks, with the Dry Cimarron River cutting through the southern half of the quadrangle. High mesas like Negro Mesa and River Mesa overlook a labyrinth of named canyons, including Toll Gate Canyon, Sumpters Canyon, and Duncan Canyon. Evidence of early agricultural and water management is preserved in features such as the Johns and Gleason N Ditch near Oak Cr. The map captures the remote intersection of Union and Las Animas counties, reflecting a terrain shaped by both geologic erosion and the practical requirements of ranching in an arid climate.