2020 Map of Red River Peak

About this map

Van Houten sits at the convergence of several drainages, serving as a rare point of human settlement in this high-altitude landscape. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of canyons, including Graveyard Canyon, Van Houten Canyon, and Negro Canyon, which slice through the plateau. These features suggest a history of resource extraction and local navigation through the steep draws. The northeastern corner of the map is shaped by the Canadian River, which flows near names like Coal Canyon and Happy Canyon, indicating the industrial and topographic character of this Colfax County region. To the southeast, the elevation rises toward Red River Peak, overlooking the headwaters of Willow Cr and the distant Parker Arroyo.