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2010 Map of Pine Buttes

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Pine Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Laughlin Peak and the surrounding volcanic terrain of Colfax County dominate this high-altitude landscape. The map details a network of rural settlements and family-named locations such as Hennegan, Cowan, and Barela, connected by unpaved roads and cattle trails across the high plains. The drainage patterns of Tinaja Creek and Carrizo Creek define the movement of water through this arid environment, while prominent landforms like The Crater and Raspberry Mountain serve as natural landmarks.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the placement of Wilson Cemetery near Slagel Canyon, providing a specific geographic anchor for early families. The presence of El Rancho Grande and other named points like Martinez and Trujillo reflects the ranching heritage of northern New Mexico. From the heights of Pine Buttes to the depths of Jimmy Spring Canyon, the map preserves the exact layout of this remote pastoral territory at the start of the 21st century.