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2013 Map of Travesser Park

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Travesser Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Travesser Park serves as a central reference point in this high-plains landscape where the borders of New Mexico and Colorado meet. The drainage of the Dry Cimarron River and its tributary, Travesser Cr, define the regional topography, carving out a series of significant canyons including Cobert Canyon, Miller Canyon, and Cooty Canyon. These watercourses have shaped the land into prominent features such as Jesus Mesa, which overlooks the river valley near the state line.

Transportation in this borderland is limited to a network of rural routes like Lake Rd and CO Road C040, connecting the disparate canyons and hills. The map highlights the intersection of Union County, New Mexico, and Las Animas County, Colorado, a region characterized by family-named landmarks like Peacock Hill, Giles Canyon, and Dickey Canyon. This 2013 survey provides a detailed view of the complex terrain and the sparse human footprint in this corner of the High Plains.