Geology
Doña Ana County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Volcanic maar crater in the Potrillo Volcanic Field of Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument, about two miles south of better-known Kilbourne Hole. Steam-blast explosion crater with steep walls and a barren floor; public BLM lands with primitive desert access south of Las Cruces/Santa Teresa.
| Region | Doña Ana County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 31.9234, -106.9692 |
| Landform | Maar (phreatomagmatic crater) |
| Field | Potrillo Volcanic Field |
| Managing agency | BLM (Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument) |
| Relation | ~2 miles south of Kilbourne Hole National Natural Landmark |
| Access | Primitive dirt county roads |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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