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82: 974: 334: 107: 985: 318:(3.2 km) to the northwest, had a spring that was a reliable source of water in the desert environment. It also served as a cautionary point, because the topography of Santa Clara Canyon made groups camping there vulnerable to attacks by Native Americans protecting there land from these new settlers , with one notably large attack occurring in 1850. The route was heavily used between about 1822 and the 114: 89: 68: 317:
Wagon Mound was an important landmark on the Cimarron Cutoff branch of the Santa Fe Trail for several reasons. First, it was the last major landmark before reaching Santa Fe, signaling the approaching end of the journey to westbound travelers. Second, the Santa Clara Canyon, located about 2 miles
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runs southeasterly from the village to its south and west. The village is located directly west of the mesa, with two small mesas, known as the Pilot Knobs, to its west. Wagon Mound is readily visible from the
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National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Wagon Mound / Wagon Mound (Santa Clara Spring)
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University and college buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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runs eastward from the village of Wagon Mound to the north of the mesa, while
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Natural features on the National Register of Historic Places in New Mexico
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Mora County, New Mexico
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National Register of Historic Places in Mora County, New Mexico
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with its highest point at about 6,930 feet (2,110 m).
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U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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NM State Register of Cultural Properties

Wagon Mound National Historic Landmark is located in New Mexico
Wagon Mound National Historic Landmark is located in the United States
Wagon Mound, New Mexico
36°0′39″N 104°42′10″W / 36.01083°N 104.70278°W / 36.01083; -104.70278
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butte
Cimarron Cutoff
Santa Fe Trail
St. Louis, Missouri
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Wagon Mound, New Mexico
National Historic Landmark
mesa
New Mexico State Road 120
New Mexico State Road 271
Rabbit Ears
American Civil War
National Register of Historic Places portal
National Register of Historic Places listings in Mora County, New Mexico
List of National Historic Landmarks in New Mexico
"National Register Information System"
National Register of Historic Places
National Park Service
"National Historic Landmarks Survey, New Mexico"
"Wagon Mound"

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