Raton serves as the focal point of this 2010 survey, positioned at the foot of the crucial Raton Pass. This northern New Mexico gateway is defined by a landscape of high mesas and deep canyons, including Bartlett Mesa and Railroad Canyon, which have historically shaped transportation routes into the state. The town's heritage is preserved within the Raton Downtown Historic District, while its industrial past is evidenced by a concentration of coal mining operations in the surrounding hills. Facilities like the Sugarite Number One Mine, Blossburg Number One Mine, and Gardiner Number One Mine point to the area's long-standing reliance on resource extraction. To the northeast, the terrain softens around Lake Maloya and Lake Alice, providing essential water infrastructure such as the Raton Water Works.
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1891 · Spanish Peaks
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Elmoro
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Spanish Peaks
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Elmoro
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Spanish Peaks
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1897 · Elmoro
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1897 · Spanish Peaks
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1900 · Spanish Peaks
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1912 · Raton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1914 · Raton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500