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2023 Map of The Wall

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Vermejo Peak and the high ridges of the Culebra Range dominate this remote landscape at the border of New Mexico and Colorado. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features, most notably the towering vertical formation known as The Wall and its smaller counterpart, The Little Wall. These ridges separate the drainage basins of the Vermejo River and Costilla Creek, creating a complex network of high-altitude canyons like Cherokee Canyon and Trail Canyon.

Water is abundant in this alpine environment, with numerous named lakes such as Munn Lake, Adams Lake, and the Underwood Lakes scattered throughout the basins. Access to these remote reaches is maintained via a system of primitive roads, including Leandro Rd and Munn Lake Rd, which serve the high country between the Taos and Colfax county lines. To the southeast, Castle Rock Park provides a break in the steep topography near the headwaters of Leandro Creek.