2011 Map of Jaritas Ranch

About this map

Canadian River canyonlands define this portion of Colfax County, where the river carves a deep, winding path through the high plains of northeastern New Mexico. This 2011 survey documents the remote ranching landscape of the Jaritas Ranch and the expansive protected reaches of the Kiowa National Grassland in the southeast corner. The terrain is marked by sharp relief where various drainages, such as Jaritas Arroyo and Ocate Creek, feed into the central river system. Local landmarks including California 1 Floersheim and a series of named side canyons like Dog Canyon and Pup Canyon provide a detailed look at the geographic naming conventions and land divisions of the area. Researchers can trace the intersection of water resources and ranch boundaries along the steep topography of Lodge Canyon and Early Canyon, illustrating the relationship between the river’s course and the high-desert cattle country.