2010 Map of Vermejo Park

About this map

Vermejo Park and the high-elevation landscape of the Sangre de Cristo foothills are the focus of this 2010 study. The topography is defined by complex drainage systems and notable geological formations like The Little Wall and Castle Rock. Significant water sources, including Bubbling Springs and Merrick Lake, support the local environment where the Vermejo River and the North Fork Vermejo River converge. The human footprint is marked by the presence of the Bartlett Mine and remote outposts like Vasquez Camp, reachable via roads such as Bartlett Rd and Cimarron Rd. Deep canyons such as Gonzales Canyon, Spring Canyon, and the strikingly named Crazy Woman Canyon reveal the erosion patterns of the region's high mesas and plateaus, while San Francisco Pass provides a traditional route through the mountain terrain.