1914 Map of Raton
USGS Topo · Published 1914About this map
The high mesa country of the New Mexico-Colorado border is dominated here by the transport gateway of Raton, a critical railroad and wagon hub in the early 20th century. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad navigates the challenging terrain through the Raton Tunnel, connecting the high plains to the settlements of Wootton and Lynn. Coal mining and early industrial footprints are visible in the clusters at Blossburg, Gardiner, and the Wagon Mine, while the Raton and Eastern RR pushes into the foothills toward Yankee. This landscape is a patchwork of massive uplifted plateaus, including Bartlett Mesa and Johnson Mesa, where the headwaters of the Canadian River and Sugarite Creek begin their descent. Historical markers like the Clifton House reflect the area's legacy as a stop on the Santa Fe Road.
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Editions of this 1914 Raton Map
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Historical Maps of Raton Through Time
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