NPS Santa Fe National Historic Trail
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  • 118. La Junta Spring

    A spring of water surrounded by thick green grasses with swales and trees in the background.
    La Junta Spring

    Reliable water sources, such as this spring, were searched for and remembered. Radiating from the spring, particularly looking south (behind you towards the school), you can see swales in the landscape. From the La Junta area, trail travelers turned south towards New Mexico.

    Use the photos below to help you find your way to the spring. Look for the limestone markers with the Santa Fe NHT logo.

    Sandstone Santa Fe Trail marker with green grass and trees in the background.
    Trail marker with visible swales in the background