2017 Map of Ute Mountain

About this map

Ute Mountain dominates this landscape on the border of Colorado and New Mexico, rising sharply from the surrounding high plains. The Western edge of the quadrangle is defined by the steep descent into the Cañon del Rio Grande, where the Rio Grande cuts a deep path through the volcanic plateau. This 2017 survey illustrates the sparse, high-altitude environment of Taos County, where infrastructure is limited to perimeter routes like Co Rd A and the E Rim Trail which follows the canyon's edge. The convergence of Costilla Cr and the main river canyon creates a complex drainage pattern north of the peak, marking a significant geographic transition at the state line where Conejos and Taos counties meet.