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2013 Map of House Canyon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of House Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Philmont Scout Ranch anchors the southwestern portion of this high-elevation landscape in Colfax County, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and named canyons. Remote outposts like Cottonwood Cow Camp reflect the region's enduring ranching heritage, situated near the headwaters of Cottonwood Canyon. The map reveals a complex hydrography dominated by Cerrososo Cr and Van Bremmer Cr, which carve through the plateau to form distinctive features such as Stag Canyon and Burnt Canyon.

Access to this wilderness is limited to rugged tracks like Forest Road 1950 and Valle Vidal Rd, which navigate the steep elevations between Highland Canyon and Coal Canyon. The nomenclature of the land, including Juan Brailla Canyon and Valdez Canyon, suggests a long history of local land use and family-named landmarks. This 2013 survey serves as a precise record of the topography and hydrology in this sparsely populated section of Northern New Mexico.