Virtual
Geologic Tour of New Mexico
Landmarks
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The wide-open landscape of New Mexico makes it possible to see landmarks from great distances. Some of the more geologically interesting landmarks and scenic areas—that are not otherwise set aside as parks, monuments, or refuges—are described in detail (green links are to external sites):
- Bisti Badlands
- Cabezon Peak and the Rio Puerco Necks
- Carrizozo lava flows (Valley of Fires)
- Cerro Pedernal
- Chino Mine
- Cookes Peak
- Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
- Ghost Ranch
- Guadalupe Mountains and Permian Basin
- Kilbourne Hole
- Lake Valley
- Monument Rock
- Mount Taylor
- San Ysidro Area
- Shiprock
- Three Rivers Petroglyph Site
- Tsiping
- Tyrone Mine
- Zuni-Bandera Volcanic Field (occupies much of El Malpais National Monument)
- Volcanoes of New Mexico from the NM Museum of Natural History and Science.
This list is by no means comprehensive.