Guadalupe Mountains

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Guadalupe Mountains

NM, USA

New Mexico State
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Guadalupe Mountains to southwest rise from Pecos River Valley, with higher southern peaks at 8,750 feet. Bold escarpment is famous Capitán limestone, an ancient reef similar to Great Barrier Reef of Australia, and host to Carlsbad Caverns as well as deep petroleum and underground water.

Last updated: 10/12/2009 15:10:00