Built 1868 (1868) NMSRCP # 32 Designated NMSRCP December 20, 1968 Area 3.278 km² Nearest city Wagon Mound | NRHP Reference # 66000478 Designated NHL May 23, 1963 Opened 1868 Added to NRHP 15 October 1966 | |
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Wagon Mound is a butte that was a landmark for pioneers, which has been designated a National Historic Landmark. It is located above Wagon Mound, New Mexico, a village named after the butte.
Wagon Mound butte was the last great landmark on the westward journey across the plains of northeastern New Mexico. It was a guidepost seen by all travelers on the High Plains section of the Cimarron Cutoff of the Santa Fe Trail.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1963. Santa Clara Spring, a natural camping spot two miles northwest of the mound, may be included in the landmark area. Extensive ruts remain as evidence of the route of the trail.
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Wagon Mound National Historic Landmark Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA