National Monument · New Mexico, United States
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a national monument in New Mexico, United States, covering 533 acres (216 ha), established in 1907.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico, United States |
| Area | 533 acres (216 ha) |
| Established | 1907 |
| Coordinates | 33.2272° N, 108.2720° 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 Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a U.S. National Monument created to protect Mogollon cliff dwellings in the Gila Wilderness on the headwaters of the Gila River in southwest New Mexico. The 533-acre (2.16 km2) national monument was established by President Theodore Roosevelt through executive proclamation on November 16, 1907. It is located in the extreme southern portion of Catron County. Visitors can access the monument by traveling northbound from Silver City, New Mexico, 45 miles (72 km) on NM 15.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- El Paso International Airport (ELP) · El Paso, United States · 147.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument?
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is in New Mexico, United States (33.2272° N, 108.2720° W).
When was Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument established?
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument was established in 1907, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument?
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument covers 533 acres (216 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/Gila_Cliff_Dwellings_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/gicl/ — Official park page.