Sierra Grande

Sierra Grande
Sierra Grande seen from the top of Capulin Volcano.
Highest point
Elevation8,723 ft (2,659 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence1,880 ft (570 m)[1]
Coordinates36°42′20″N 103°52′36″W / 36.7055807°N 103.8766323°W / 36.7055807; -103.8766323[2]
Geography
Map
LocationUnion County, New Mexico, U.S.
Topo mapUSGS Capulin
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Volcanic fieldRaton-Clayton volcanic field
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

Sierra Grande is an extinct stratovolcano in northeastern New Mexico that rises 2,200 feet above the surrounding plain. It is part of the inactive Raton-Clayton volcanic field.

  1. ^ a b "Sierra Grande, New Mexico". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2013-01-26.
  2. ^ "Sierra Grande". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-01-26.