2010 Map of Miami

About this map

The high plains and mesas of Colfax County meet in this survey of Miami, a settlement defined by its agricultural layout and proximity to the Sangre de Cristo foothills. The landscape is carved by a complex network of seasonal drainages, including Rayado Creek, Salado Creek, and Moras Creek, which flow around prominent elevations like Rayado Mesa and Gonzalitos Mesa. This early 21st-century map documents the enduring rural character of the area, where isolated outposts like Valdez Place and Fernandez Ranch stand as markers of local land use. A notable passage through the terrain is Horse Thief Gap, a name that suggests the colorful frontier history of this region. The map also records the location of the Miami Cemetery, a vital site for genealogical research in this sparsely populated part of northern New Mexico.