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2020 Map of Robinson Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Robinson Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Robinson Peak and the high volcanic plateaus of the northeast corner of New Mexico dominate this landscape along the boundary between Colfax Co and Union Co. The high elevations of Johnson Mesa and Griego Mesa overlook a complex network of drainages and seasonal water sources, including Griego Spring and Chacon Arroyo. The high country is punctuated by distinct landmarks like Jose Butte, Twin Buttes, and Gringo Peak, while the northern reaches are defined by the winding course of the Dry Cimarron River.

Canyons like Jack Miller Canyon, Prudencio Canyon, and Martinez Canyon cut deep into the mesa walls, revealing a rugged geography historically significant for cattle ranching and early commerce. Scattered water bodies such as King Lake and Rockwell Lake provide rare catchments in this arid environment, while tracks like Co RD A-34 suggest the enduring paths of rural transit through the basin floor near Rattlesnake Draw.