Magdalena Fault

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Magdalena Fault

Magdalena, NM, USA

New Mexico State
Historical Marker

The Magdalena Mountains to the west are topped by South Baldy at 10,783 feet; La Jencia plain to the east is downdropped with rock in Water Canyon 3 miles below this sign. The bench along the edge of the mountains is the Magdalena fault, dividing uplifted mountains from the downdropped plains.

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