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2010 Map of Point of Rocks Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Point of Rocks Mesa and the surrounding high plains of Colfax County define this landscape, where the Santa Fe Trail once passed through the shadow of these geological landmarks. The map documenting the early 21st-century state of the region highlights a pattern of dispersed ranching and rural navigation, anchored by small settlements like Chico and Roundtree Ranch. Named canyons such as Blackjack Canyon and Youngblood Canyon cut through the mesa, providing natural drainage into Chico Creek.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the specific locations of the Hollenbeck Cemetery and the Willow Springs Post Office, alongside family-named sites like McConnell and Hinston. The road network, including Chico Rd and Point of Rocks Rd, illustrates how modern access still follows the contours of this long-established livestock and transit corridor, where Chico Springs once served as a vital water source for travelers and cattle.