National Monument · New Mexico, United States
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument is a national monument in New Mexico, United States, covering 793 acres (321 ha), established in 1916.
Photo: R.D. Miller, USGS via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico, United States |
| Area | 793 acres (321 ha) |
| Established | 1916 |
| Coordinates | 36.7828° N, 103.9700° 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 Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located in northeastern New Mexico, 30 miles (48 km) east of Raton. It encompasses around 800 acres (320 ha) of land that includes an extinct cinder cone volcano and is part of the Raton-Clayton volcanic field. The volcano and surrounding area was established as a national monument by president Woodrow Wilson in 1916.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) · Colorado Springs, United States · 145.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Capulin Volcano National Monument?
Capulin Volcano National Monument is in New Mexico, United States (36.7828° N, 103.9700° W).
When was Capulin Volcano National Monument established?
Capulin Volcano National Monument was established in 1916, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Capulin Volcano National Monument?
Capulin Volcano National Monument covers 793 acres (321 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/Capulin_Volcano_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/cavo/ — Official park page.