Wagon Mound National Historic Landmark
Wagon Mound National Historic Landmark, National Historic Landmark in Wagon Mound, New Mexico.
The butte rises to 6,930 feet elevation and spans 150 acres of land near the village of Wagon Mound in northeastern New Mexico.
The site marked a crucial point along the Santa Fe Trail between 1822 and the Civil War, guiding travelers between Missouri and Santa Fe.
The landmark represents the intersection of Native American territories and European settler routes during the western expansion of the United States.
New Mexico State Road 120 provides northern access to the landmark while State Road 271 runs along its southern and western perimeter.
The geological formation received its name due to its natural shape that resembles a covered wagon when viewed from certain angles.
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 36.00028,-104.69472
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:08
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