Hobbs in Lea County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Llano Estacado

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012

1. Llano Estacado Marker

Inscription. Nomadic Indians and countless buffalo herds dominated the vast plain when the Vasquez de Coronado expedition explored it in 1541. Later it was the focus of Comanchero activity, and in the 19th century it became a center for cattle ranching. The name Llano Estacado, or stockaded planes, refers to the fortress-like appearance of its escarpments.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1541.

Location. 32° 41.811′ N, 103° 11.204′ W. Marker is in Hobbs, New Mexico, in Lea County. It is on U.S. 62 0.3 miles west of NW County Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hobbs NM 88240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos Valley. It is also in the American Southwest,

on the Great Plains,

on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hobbs (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hobbs Discovery Well (approx. 4.1 miles away); Hobbs 9/11 Memorial (approx. 5½ miles away); Hobbs Army Air Field (approx. 5½ miles away); Monument (approx. 6.8 miles away).

Other markers no longer nearby. Myrtle Attaway Farquhar (1900-1972) (was approx. 4.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Oil and Gas (was approx. 6 miles away but has been permanently removed).

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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012

2. Llano Estacado Marker (back side)

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012

3. Llano Estacado Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 926 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.