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

Llano Estacado

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

1. Llano Estacado Marker

Inscription. Nomadic Indians and countless buffalo herds dominated this vast plain when the Vásquez 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 plains, refers to the fortress-like appearance of its escarpments.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical year for this entry is 1541.

Location. 33° 24.112′ N, 103° 44.23′ W. Marker is near Caprock, New Mexico, in Lea County. It is on U.S. 380 at milepost 200.7, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Caprock NM 88213, 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,

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the Comanchería,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least one other marker is within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Waldrop Park (approx. 4.6 miles away).

<i>Back of </i> Llano Estacado Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

2. Back of Llano Estacado Marker

Points of Interest
New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

3. Llano Estacado Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,453 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.