Rabbit Ears, Historic landmark in Union County, New Mexico.
The Rabbit Ears rock formations rise prominently against the New Mexico skyline, featuring two distinct peaks that mark the landscape near Clayton.
The peaks served as critical navigation markers for travelers along the Santa Fe Trail during the 1800s, guiding countless merchants and settlers through the territory.
The site represents the intersection of multiple historical routes where Native Americans, Spanish explorers, and American traders established their paths through New Mexico.
Visitors can observe the formations from State Road 370, approximately five miles north of Clayton, though closer access requires landowner permission.
The Mormon Battalion documented their encounter with the stone ring structures near Rabbit Ears during their 1846 expedition through New Mexico territory.
Location: Union County
GPS coordinates: 36.59222,-103.22444
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:08
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