2020 Map of Vermejo Park

About this map

Vermejo Park sits at the heart of this high-country landscape, where the Vermejo River and its numerous tributaries have carved a complex system of canyons across the Colorado and New Mexico state line. The terrain is defined by dramatic named features like The Little Wall in the north and the distinct Castle Rock near Castle Rock Park in the southwest. This area, spanning both Las Animas County and Colfax County, shows a network of remote roads including Bear Camp Rd and Cimarron Rd that navigate between steep-walled drainages such as Crazy Woman Canyon, Mestas Canyon, and Juan Baca Canyon. The hydrography of the region is equally varied, featuring the N Fork Vermejo River, Leandro Cr, and the isolated Merrick Lake. Geographers and historians can trace the transition from the Canadian River headwaters through high passes like San Francisco Pass in a region where water sources like Bubbling Springs were critical landmarks for early travel.