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2023 Map of Robinson Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Robinson Peak and a series of volcanic-origin landforms define this high-altitude landscape along the border of Colfax and Union counties. The terrain is characterized by prominent mesa formations, including Johnson Mesa and Griego Mesa, which rise sharply above the surrounding drainages. Water is a defining element of the local geography, seen in the winding paths of Archuleta Creek and the Dry Cimarron River to the north, while the southern reaches feature seasonal bodies like King Lake and Rockwell Lake.

Evidence of historical land use and travel is found in the network of rural routes such as Cruz RD and Co RD A 34, which connect the small settlement of Capulin to the interior rangelands. The map reveals a high concentration of buttes, such as Cinder Butte, Twin Buttes, and Jose Butte, highlighting the geological character of the region. Local nomenclature like Griego Spring and Prudencio Canyon suggests early family associations with the canyons and water sources in this high plains environment.