Near Roswell in Chaves County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Waldrop Park
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014
1. Waldrop Park Marker
Inscription.
Waldrop Park. . This site is named for Victor H. Waldrop and stewardship for is shared by the New Mexico Department of Transportation and local bird enthusiasts. Wind blown-sand deposited at the base of Mescalero Ridge forms a 60 mile expanse of open dunes and stabilized hummocks. This park has become popular with bird watchers. The scissortailed flycatcher and other species can be found throughout the dunes.
This site is named for Victor H. Waldrop and stewardship for is shared by the New Mexico Department of Transportation and local bird enthusiasts. Wind blown-sand deposited at the base of Mescalero Ridge forms a 60 mile expanse of open dunes and stabilized hummocks. This park has become popular with bird watchers. The scissortailed flycatcher and other species can be found throughout the dunes.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Location. 33° 25.054′ N, 103° 48.894′ W. Marker is near Roswell, New Mexico, in Chaves County. Marker is on U.S. 380 at milepost 196, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in roadside park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roswell NM 88201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Llano Estacado (approx. 4.6 miles away).
Points of Interest
New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014
3. Waldrop Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.