National Monument · Texas, United States
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is a national monument in Texas, United States, covering 1,371 acres (555 ha), established in 1965.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Texas, United States |
| Area | 1,371 acres (555 ha) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 35.5750° N, 101.6840° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is a U.S. national monument in the state of Texas. For thousands of years, people came to the red bluffs above the Canadian River for flint, vital to their existence. Demand for the high-quality, rainbow-hued flint is reflected in the distribution of Alibates flint through the Great Plains and beyond. Native Americans of the Ice Age Clovis culture used Alibates flint for spear points to hunt the Columbian mammoth before the Great Lakes were formed. The flint usually lies just below the surface at ridge level in a layer up to 6 ft thick.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) · Amarillo, United States · 24.7 miles away
- Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) · Liberal, United States · 109.2 miles away
- Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN) · Clovis, United States · 111.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument?
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is in Texas, United States (35.5750° N, 101.6840° W).
When was Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument established?
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument?
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument covers 1,371 acres (555 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alibates_Flint_Quarries_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/alfl/ — Official park page.