Near Newkirk in Guadalupe County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Llano Estacado

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 15, 2016

1. Llano Estacado Marker

Inscription. Rising above these red-earth lowlands to the south is the Llano Estacado or Staked Plain, a high plateau covering some 32,000 square miles in eastern New Mexico and adjacent areas in Texas. Topographically, it is one of the flattest areas in the United States, and rises to 450 feet above the surrounding great Plains.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment.

Location. 35° 4.075′ N, 104° 14.297′ W. Marker is near Newkirk, New Mexico, in Guadalupe County. Marker can be reached from Interstate 40 at milepost 300, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in the eastbound rest area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newkirk NM 88431, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. Comanche Country (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line).

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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 15, 2016

2. Llano Estacado Marker

Back of 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, March 15, 2016

3. Llano Estacado Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 610 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.