Frontier Forts and Outposts of NEW MEXICO Rio Grande Gorge This shaded map of New

This shaded map of New Mexico has an expanded Santa Fe area

Covers the entire Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

or head north to Box Death Hollow Wilderness for hiking/backpacking

Map is useful for WY Hunting Units: Antelope HU 51

watersports recreation

Frontier Forts and Outposts of NEW MEXICO Rio Grande Gorge This shaded map of NewLife in early New Mexico was often perilous. Geographic isolation attracted outlaws and ruffians, and skirmishes often arose between the indigenous tribes and settlers. In response, the U. S. government set up military forts and outposts to protect its new citizens. These strongholds include Fort Craig, where logs were made to look like cannons to fool Confederate troops. Kit Carson, John Pershing and Billy the Kid all called Fort Stanton home, before