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2023 Map of Raton

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Raton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Raton sits at the base of the significant Raton Pass, a gateway between New Mexico and Colorado defined by the dramatic ascent of the Bartlett Mesa. This survey illustrates the intricate relationship between the mountain terrain and the transportation corridors that follow Raton Creek and Railroad Canyon. The town's layout is meticulously detailed, including the Colfax County Leon Karelitz Judicial Center and several historical burial grounds such as Fairmont Cem and Presbyterian Cem.

Beyond the urban center, the landscape transitions into a series of deep canyons and high mesas. To the west, Gardiner lies tucked into Gardiner Canyon, while to the east, the waters of Lake Maloya and Lake Alice are situated within Sugarite Canyon near the settlement of Sugarite. The map provides excellent detail for those tracing the paths of the Old Raton Pass Rd or exploring the drainage patterns of Chicorica Creek.