Near Magdalena in Socorro County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Magdalena
Photographed By Gregory Walker, November 23, 2010
1. Magdalena Marker
Magdalena is located in a mineral-rich area which became a center of silver mining in the 1860's. In 1885, a railroad was built to the smelter in Socorro, and Magdalena became an important railhead for cattle, sheep, and ore.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 34° 6.79′ N, 107° 15.214′ W. Marker is near Magdalena, New Mexico, in Socorro County. Marker is on 1st Street (U.S. 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 5 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Riley (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kelly (approx. 0.8 miles away); Magdalena Fault (approx. 1.4 miles away); Magdalena Livestock Driveway (approx. 8.7 miles away); a different marker also named Magdalena Fault (approx. 10 miles away).
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Photographed By Gregory Walker, November 23, 2010
2. Location of Magdalena Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 766 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
