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2013 Map of Vermejo Park

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Vermejo Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Vermejo River drainage systems define this high-altitude borderland where New Mexico meets Colorado. The settlement at Vermejo Park serves as a focal point in the southeast, situated near the confluence of several canyons. Further north, Vasquez Camp sits along the Canadian River, which cuts through the northeastern corner of the map. The terrain is marked by dramatic geological formations such as The Little Wall and Castle Rock, with the latter located within the namesake Castle Rock Park.

Hydrological features are prominent throughout the landscape, including Merrick Lake, Bartlett Lake, and the aptly named Bubbling Springs. High-country transitions are noted at San Francisco Pass, while the branching waters of the North Fork Vermejo River and Leandro Cr carve through numerous named canyons. These include Crazy Woman Canyon, Stinking Canyon, and Juan Baca Canyon, illustrating a naming tradition that likely stems from local lore and early ranching history in Las Animas and Colfax counties.