Organ Mountains foothills
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The Organ Mountains foothills are the lower, rugged slopes at the base of the Organ Mountains in southern New Mexico, known for their desert landscapes, hiking opportunities, and scenic views over the surrounding basin.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Organ Mountains foothills canonical | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
landform
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mountain foothills ⓘ recreational area ⓘ |
| accessPointFor | Organ Mountains backcountry ⓘ |
| approxElevationRange | about 4,500–6,000 feet above sea level ⓘ |
| climate |
arid
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hot summers ⓘ mild winters ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| geology |
granite
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igneous rocks ⓘ |
| hasViewOf |
Organ Needle
NERFINISHED
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The Needles (Organ Mountains) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hazard |
flash flooding in arroyos
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intense sun exposure ⓘ |
| landscapeType | desert landscape ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Doña Ana County, New Mexico
NERFINISHED
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Organ Mountains NERFINISHED ⓘ southern New Mexico ⓘ |
| managedBy | U.S. Bureau of Land Management NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near | Las Cruces, New Mexico NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor | dramatic views over surrounding basin ⓘ |
| overlooks |
Mesilla Valley
NERFINISHED
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Tularosa Basin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
Chihuahuan Desert region
NERFINISHED
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Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| popularFor |
hiking
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photography ⓘ scenic views ⓘ trail running ⓘ wildlife viewing ⓘ |
| recreationInfrastructure |
trailheads
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unofficial trails ⓘ |
| regionType | transition zone between basin and high peaks ⓘ |
| terrainFeature |
arroyos
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desert hills ⓘ rocky outcrops ⓘ rugged slopes ⓘ |
| usedFor |
field research
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outdoor education ⓘ |
| vegetation |
creosote bush
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desert grasses ⓘ ocotillo ⓘ yucca ⓘ |
| wildlife |
desert birds
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desert reptiles ⓘ small mammals ⓘ |
| withinProtectedArea | Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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