Near Capulin in Union County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field
The landmarks you see as you travel across northeastern New Mexico are the features of the volcanic field. The flat topped mesas are ancient lava flows. The mountains are cinder cones, shield volcanos, tuff rings, and volcanic domes.
Erected by National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Notable Places.
Location. 36° 46.949′ N, 103° 58.343′ W. Marker is near Capulin, New Mexico, in Union County. Marker is on Volcano Road, 2.6 miles east of State Road 325, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Volcano Road, Capulin NM 88414, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Making A Monument (here, next to this marker); Grasslands Meet Mountains (a few steps from this marker); Building a Cinder Cone (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Capulin Volcano National Monument (approx. half a mile away); Capulin Volcano National Monument (approx. 2.6 miles away); a different marker also named Capulin Volcano National Monument (approx. 3.1 miles away); Sarah "Sally" J. Rooke / New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative (approx. 5.3 miles away); Sierra Grande (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Capulin.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 624 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.