Ortega Creek

Ortega Creek is a stream in , and has an elevation of 6,572 feet. Ortega Creek is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kit Carson Mesa.

Peak
is the name of a mesa near in Colfax County, New Mexico. New Mexico State Road 21 runs adjacent to the mesa. It is named after Kit Carson, who is said to have been the first English speaking traveler to visit the town of Rayado. is situated 2 miles north of Ortega Creek.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rayado.

Hamlet
Photo: Kkmurray, CC BY-SA 4.0.
was the first permanent settlement in , , United States and an important stop on the Santa Fe Trail. The name derives from the Spanish term for "streaked", perhaps in reference to the lot lines marked out by Lucien Maxwell. is situated 3½ miles north of Ortega Creek.

Ortega Creek

Latitude
36.3167° or 36° 19′ 0″ north
Longitude
-104.91861° or 104° 55′ 7″ west
Elevation
6,572 feet (2,003 metres)
Open location code
858Q838J+MH
Geo­Names ID
5482801
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Satellite Map

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