2017 Map of Johnson Park

About this map

Johnson Park anchors this corner of northeastern New Mexico, where the high-altitude terrain of Colfax County is defined by a series of prominent, flat-topped formations. This landscape is a complex system of drainage and relief, where Una de Gato Cr and Hunter Cr carve through deep canyons between massive landforms like Wilson Mesa and Juan Torres Mesa. The water management of the region is evident in features such as the Throttle Reservoir, while the southern reaches of the map transition into the distinct profiles of Haycock Buttes and Troyburg Mesa. The presence of several family-named landmarks, including Meloche Mesa and Buckhorn Mesa, suggests a history of ranching and settlement tied to these specific geological features. High-country watercourses like Little Water Cr and Archuleta Cr further illustrate the network of seasonal and perennial streams that have shaped the development of this high-desert environment.