2023 Map of House Canyon

About this map

Cerrososo Creek snakes through a complex network of drainages in this modern survey of Colfax County, New Mexico. The landscape is defined by its deep canyons, including the namesake House Canyon and the prominent Van Bremmer Canyon, which serve as natural corridors through the high country. Human passage is marked by a handful of mountain roads like Van Bremmer Rd and FR 1950, which follow the contours of the land. The presence of family-named features like Valdez Canyon and Juan Brailla Canyon points to a history of land use and settlement tied to these specific watercourses. To the south and west, the terrain transitions toward Chase Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon, illustrating the interconnected nature of the Ponil Creek watershed and the rugged interior of the Sangre de Cristo foothills.