2023 Map of Travesser Park

About this map

Travesser Park and the surrounding canyonlands of Union County are defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and prominent mesas. The Dry Cimarron River cuts across the northern edge of this high-plains landscape, while Travesser Creek winds through the central and southern sections, creating a complex series of drainage features. These include Cooty Canyon, Gripe Canyon, and Dickey Canyon, which dissect the high ground. Notable elevations like Jesus Mesa and Baldy Hill provide distinct vertical relief against the alluvial flats. Local ranching and transportation history is evidenced by county roads such as Co RD c040 and Co RD b042, which trace the natural contours of the canyons to connect this isolated portion of the New Mexico borderlands.