New Mexico, Eddy County, near Carlsbad
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Guadalupe Mountains to southwest rise from Pecos River Valley, with higher southern peaks at 8,750 feet. Bold escarpment is of famous Capitan limestone, an ancient reef similar to Great Barrier Reef of Australia, and host to Carlsbad Cavern as well as deep petroleum and underground water. Elevation 3,270 feet.
(Environment) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Guadalupe Mountains to southwest rise from Pecos River Valley, with higher southern peaks at 8,750 feet. Bold escarpment is of famous Capitan limestone, an ancient reef similar to Great Barrier Reef of Australia, and host to Carlsbad Cavern as well as deep petroleum and underground water. Elevation 3,270 feet.(Environment) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.