San Andres Mountains | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Salinas Peak |
Elevation | 8,965 ft (2,733 m) |
Coordinates | 33°17′55″N 106°31′53″W / 33.29861°N 106.53139°W |
Dimensions | |
Length | 75 mi (121 km) N-S |
Width | 12 mi (19 km) W-E |
Geography | |
Country | United States |
State | New Mexico |
Borders on | Organ Mountains |
Geology | |
Rock type | Limestone |
The San Andres Mountains are a mountain range in the southwestern U.S. state of New Mexico, in the counties of Socorro, Sierra, and Doña Ana. The range extends about 75 miles (121 km) north to south, but are only about 12 miles (19 km) wide at their widest. The highest peak in the San Andres Mountains is Salinas Peak, at 8,965 feet (2,733 m).