Caprock Escarpment, Geological formation in Texas and New Mexico, United States.
The Caprock Escarpment extends 200 miles along the eastern edge of Llano Estacado, rising 1,000 feet above the surrounding plains with steep limestone cliffs.
Early Native American tribes utilized the escarpment's caves and shelters for protection, leaving behind artifacts that date back thousands of years in the region.
The formation influenced local ranching traditions, as cowboys used the natural barriers of the escarpment to control cattle movements during the expansion period.
Visitors can access multiple observation points along Interstate 40 between Adrian, Texas and San Jon, New Mexico to view the geological formations.
The escarpment's Clarity Tunnel houses one of Texas's largest Mexican free-tailed bat colonies, with thousands of bats emerging at dusk during summer months.
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 34.90970,-104.06900
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:10
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