Record SL-646124 · Wikidata Q49049528
Mesa Prieta
No list classifications
Elevation
2,293
m
7,523 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
35.5056° N,
107.0359° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMesa Prieta is a mesa in Sandoval County New Mexico. The mesa was formed by a basaltic lava flow during the Pliocene. The sedimentary rocks include the Cretaceous Dakota Sandstone, Mancos Shale, and Gallup Sandstone. The Rio Puerco flows south on the west side of the mesa. The Ojito Wilderness is to the east of the mesa, and Cabezon Peak is to the north.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Cortada | 1,994 m | SE 136° | 4.5 km |
| Cerrito Cochino | 2,059 m | SW 239° | 4.9 km |