Historical Marker

Raton Pass

At north end of the pull-out, behind the fence by the large water tank. ยท Las Animas

Colorado marker

Inscription

Raton Pass. Between Colorado and New Mexico. Altitude 7,881 feet. "Raton" is Spanish for "mouse." On mountain branch Santa Fe Trail, crossed by Kearny's Army of the West in the Mexican War and by First Regiment, Colorado Volunteers in the Civil War. "Uncle Dick" Wootton's toll road built 1865. Railroad constructed 1878.

Improved highway built 1919-1922

Location

AddressAt north end of the pull-out, behind the fence by the large water tank.
CountyLas Animas
StateColorado
Coordinates36.994536, -104.480023

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Raton Pass

Raton Pass. Between Colorado and New Mexico.