Near Carlsbad in Eddy County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012
1. Carlsbad Caverns National Park Marker
These vast and magnificent caverns contain over 21 miles of explored corridors. The chambers contain countless stalactites and stalagmites unrivaled in size and beauty. The caverns are within a reef that formed in an ancient sea 240 million years ago. Millions of years later, the reef was fractured, allowing ground water to begin work fashioning the caverns.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Natural Features.
Location. 32° 10.552′ N, 104° 22.317′ W. Marker is near Carlsbad, New Mexico, in Eddy County. Marker is on U.S. 62 at milepost 16, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlsbad NM 88220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stephen Tyng Mather (approx. 4.1 miles away); a different marker also named Carlsbad Caverns National Park (approx. 5˝ miles away); Guadalupe Mountains (approx. 8.2 miles away); Guadalupe Escarpment Scenic Area (approx. 8.2 miles away).
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012
2. Back of Carlsbad Caverns National Park Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012
3. Carlsbad Caverns National Park Marker
Photographed By Jennifer W., October 2016
4. Carlsbad Caverns National Park
An example of one of the many limestone formations found within the Big Room of Carlsbad Caverns
Photographed By Julie Szabo
5. The cave entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 684 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on January 5, 2020, by Jennifer W. of Las Cruces, New Mexico. 5. submitted on March 5, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
