Historic
Mora County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Three successive U.S. Army forts (1851–1891) on the Santa Fe Trail near Watrous — once the largest military depot in the Southwest. Adobe walls, star fort earthworks, and a self-guided trail interpret supply, Plains campaign logistics, and frontier life on the mountain route of the Santa Fe Trail.
| Region | Mora County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.9072, -105.0117 |
| Active | 1851–1891 |
| Role | Santa Fe Trail depot / frontier post |
| Agency | National Park Service |
| Nearby | Watrous / Las Vegas NM / I-25 |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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