2013 Map of Cobert Mesa South

About this map

The Dry Cimarron River cuts through this high-altitude borderland where Colorado meets New Mexico. Dominating the upper elevations, Cobert Mesa provides a flat-topped contrast to the intricate system of drainages that define the local topography. This region is characterized by an extensive network of named canyons and draws, including the lengthy White Rock Canyon and Indian Trail Canyon, which suggest historical travel corridors through the breaks. Water sources are scarce but critical, evidenced by Gleason Springs and the drainage of Travesser Cr at the southern edge. The boundary line between Las Animas County and Union County follows the state line, marking a divide in land management and jurisdictional history. This 2013 survey illustrates how CO Highway B-036 and various local connectors navigate the complex terrain, connecting disparate ranches and landmarks like Horseshoe Draw and Giles Canyon in a landscape still shaped primarily by its natural relief.