Near Pecos in San Miguel County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Prime Location
Pecos National Historical Park
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 11, 2021
1. Prime Location Marker
Inscription.
Prime Location. Pecos National Historical Park. Pecos Pueblo rose to power by capitalizing on the natural environment. The pass between the Glorieta Mesa and Sangre de Cristo Mountains was a well-established trade route - bringing wealth to Pecos. The pueblo sat atop a narrow ridge, elevating it above the surrounding landscape. This higher location secured Pecos' military power by providing clear views to warn of an enemy approach and acting as a natural fortress. Multiple water sources surrounding the ridge sustained farming, the trade economy, and the population. , (photo caption:), Pecos Pueblo was a gateway between the Plains Indians and the upper Rio Grande pueblos.
Pecos Pueblo rose to power by capitalizing on the natural environment. The pass between the Glorieta Mesa and Sangre de Cristo Mountains was a well-established trade route - bringing wealth to Pecos. The pueblo sat atop a narrow ridge, elevating it above the surrounding landscape. This higher location secured Pecos' military power by providing clear views to warn of an enemy approach and acting as a natural fortress. Multiple water sources surrounding the ridge sustained farming, the trade economy, and the population.
(photo caption:)
Pecos Pueblo was a gateway between the Plains Indians and the upper Rio Grande pueblos.
Location. 35° 33.065′ N, 105° 41.411′ W. Marker is near Pecos, New Mexico, in San Miguel County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Ancestral Sites Trail and Peach Drive. Marker is on a trail around the Pueblo ruins, at Pecos National Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 NM-63, Pecos NM 87552, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Precious Water (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mission Churches
Marker is located at Pecos National Historical Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
