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2020 Map of Tin Pan Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The high-country terrain of Colfax County and its border with Colorado are defined by a complex network of drainages and canyons. The settlement of Brilliant sits at a junction of high ridges, connected by the winding Dillon Canyon Rd. The landscape is carved by numerous named features such as Tin Pan Canyon, Rockhouse Canyon, and Gardiner Canyon, reflecting the intense topography of this northern New Mexico region.

In the southern reaches of the map, the Canadian River cuts through the canyon floor near the junction with York Canyon Rd. This area is characterized by the convergence of several major canyons including Potato Canyon and Deer Canyon. To the north, the state line is marked by high-altitude features like Gallinas Cr and Saruche Canyon, while Old Raton Pass Rd skirts the northeastern corner, providing a historical transit corridor across the mountainous divide.