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2013 Map of The Wall

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of The Wall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Vermejo Peak and the high ridges of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains define this 2013 topographic survey along the Colorado and New Mexico state line. The landscape is marked by extreme relief and high-altitude water systems, including Underwood Lakes, Bernal Lake, and the remote Twin Lakes. These alpine environments feed several watercourses, such as Costilla Cr and the Vermejo River, which flow through steep corridors like Cherokee Canyon and Trail Canyon.

Human presence is sparse and concentrated in small clearings and named sites such as Banning Place and Number One Camp. The inclusion of Cressmer Lodge suggests a landscape utilized for seasonal recreation or remote operations. Notable landmarks like the eponymous The Wall and the natural basin of Castle Rock Park highlight the dramatic geological features that characterize the boundary between Colfax, Taos, and Las Animas counties.