Datil in Socorro County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Plains of San Augustin
Photographed By Maribeth Robison, March 13, 2016
1. Plains of San Augustin Marker
Northeast part of Plains of San Agustin, occupied some thousands of years ago by large intermontane lake, is downdropped graben bordered by uplifted volcanic masses. San Mateo and Luera Mountains and Pelona Mountains are southeast and Horse Mountain and Datil Mountains are northwest. Elevation 7,030 feet.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment.
Location. 34° 6.238′ N, 107° 37.284′ W. Marker is in Datil, New Mexico, in Socorro County. Marker is on State Road 60, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Magdalena NM 87825, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Very Large Array (approx. 2 miles away).
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Photographed By Flexible Fotography, October 12, 2023
2. Plains of San Augustine Marker
Photographed By Flexible Fotography, October 12, 2023
3. Plains of San Augustin Marker
The Very Large Array is in the distance.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2018, by Maribeth Robison of Moriarty, New Mexico. This page has been viewed 473 times since then and 71 times this year. Last updated on January 5, 2024, by Flexible Fotography of San Diego, California. Photos: 1. submitted on October 12, 2018, by Maribeth Robison of Moriarty, New Mexico. 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2024, by Flexible Fotography of San Diego, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
