Welcome to Capulin Volcano National Monument

Welcome to Capulin Volcano National Monument (HM1OCT)

Location: Des Moines, NM 88418 Union County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 46.721', W 103° 58.788'

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Capulin Volcano directly in front of you is a dramatic example of the volcanic processes that shaped northeastern New Mexico. Capulin Volcano National Monument preserves this classic cinder cone. About 60,000 years ago thunderous explosions sent molten rock thousands of feet into the air, which cooled and fell to build a cone nearly as tall as the Empire State Building. Today the forested volcano provides habitat for mule deer, wild turkey, black bear, and other wildlife.

The 2-mile road to the summit and paved trails in the crater around its rim provide access to the volcano. The spectacular views of the surrounding provide an introduction to the western volcanic landscape.
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HM NumberHM1OCT
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Placed ByNational Park Service, Department of the Interior
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, October 1st, 2015 at 9:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)13S E 591037 N 4070806
Decimal Degrees36.77868333, -103.97980000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 46.721', W 103° 58.788'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 46' 43.26" N, 103° 58' 47.28" W
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Area Code(s)505
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Lava Flow Trail, Des Moines NM 88418, US
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