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2013 Map of Point of Rocks Mesa

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Point of Rocks Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Chico and the surrounding high plains of Colfax County appear as a landscape of remote ranches and rugged geology in this 2013 topographic survey. The area is defined by massive natural landmarks such as Point of Rocks Mesa and Hogback Butte, alongside canyons like Blackjack Canyon and Goldmine Canyon. Water is a critical and sparse resource here, marked by isolated points like Chico Springs, Middle Water Springs, and Halliwell Well.

Settlement patterns are tied to the land's ranching heritage, with Roundtree Ranch and Roundtree located in the northwest, while the small hubs of McConnell and Hinston sit further south. For genealogists and local historians, the Hollenbeck Cem serves as a vital record of the families who worked this arid terrain. A network of unpaved paths, including Well Driller Rd and Windmill Rd, illustrates the continued reliance on remote infrastructure and groundwater in this corner of New Mexico.