National Monument · New Mexico, United States
Petroglyph National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument is a national monument in New Mexico, United States, covering 7,204 acres (2,916 ha), established in 1990.
National Monument · New Mexico, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico, United States |
| Area | 7,204 acres (2,916 ha) |
| Established | 1990 |
| Coordinates | 35.1358° N, 106.7620° 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 Petroglyph National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument stretches 17 miles (27 km) along Albuquerque, New Mexico's West Mesa, a volcanic basalt escarpment that dominates the city's western horizon. Authorized June 27, 1990, the 7,236 acres (2,928 ha) monument is cooperatively managed by the National Park Service and the City of Albuquerque. The western boundary of the monument features a chain of dormant fissure volcanoes. Beginning in the northwest corner, Butte volcano is followed to its south by Bond, Vulcan, Black and JA volcanoes.
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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- Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) · Albuquerque, United States · 10.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Petroglyph National Monument?
Petroglyph National Monument is in New Mexico, United States (35.1358° N, 106.7620° W).
When was Petroglyph National Monument established?
Petroglyph National Monument was established in 1990, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Petroglyph National Monument?
Petroglyph National Monument covers 7,204 acres (2,916 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/Petroglyph_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/petr/ — Official park page.