Moras Creek
Moras Creek is a stream in Colfax, New Mexico and has an elevation of 6,224 feet. Moras Creek is situated nearby to the hamlet Sunny Side, as well as near Urraca Place.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Miami and Rayado.
Miami
Hamlet
Miami is an unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States. Miami lies on State Road 21 and is between Springer and Sunny Side. The community includes approximately six homes and eight ranches. Miami is situated 3½ miles east of Moras Creek.
Rayado
Hamlet
Photo: Kkmurray, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Rayado was the first permanent settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States and an important stop on the Santa Fe Trail. The name Rayado derives from the Spanish term for "streaked", perhaps in reference to the lot lines marked out by Lucien Maxwell. Rayado is situated 4½ miles west of Moras Creek.
Moras Creek
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Colfax, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
36.36809° or 36° 22′ 5″ northLongitude
-104.85305° or 104° 51′ 11″ westElevation
6,224 feet (1,897 metres)Open location code
858Q949W+6QGeoNames ID
5480151
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