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2020 Map of Trinchera Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Trinchera Pass sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape straddling the Colorado and New Mexico border. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features, where the expansive Johnson Mesa and Kelleher Mesa overlook deep drainages and named points like Prestons Point. Water is a seasonal but critical presence, with the Dry Cimarron River coursing through the southern portion of the sheet, supported by a network of ephemeral streams including Wild Horse Arroyo and Mike Cr.

Evidence of human occupancy is concentrated along the modest road network, which includes Doherty Rd and Quarter Horse Rd. For those researching local history or genealogy, the Pacheco Cem represents a significant historical marker in an area otherwise dominated by expansive ranchland and canyons like Bear Canyon and Creighton Canyon. The map clearly delineates the tri-county junction where Las Animas County, Colorado meets Colfax and Union counties in New Mexico.