San Mateo Mountains

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The San Mateo Mountains are a rugged, forested mountain range in central New Mexico known for their volcanic geology, wildlife habitat, and outdoor recreation opportunities.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf mountain range
climate semi-arid
conservationStatus partially protected area
contains Apache Kid Wilderness
Withington Wilderness NERFINISHED
country United States of America
ecoregion southwestern United States
surface form: Southwestern United States
geologicalCharacteristic volcanic geology
geologicalFeature igneous rocks
lava flows
volcanic domes
habitatFor black bear
elk
mountain lion
mule deer
wild turkey
hasFeature deep canyons
mixed conifer forests
pine forests
steep slopes
hasLandUse grazing
timber
highestPoint West Blue Mountain NERFINISHED
knownFor backpacking
camping
hiking
hunting
outdoor recreation
scenic views
wildlife habitat
locatedIn New Mexico
Socorro County, New Mexico NERFINISHED
locatedInTimeZone Mountain Time Zone
managedBy U.S. Forest Service
surface form: United States Forest Service
mountainRangeType volcanic mountain range
nearestCity Socorro, New Mexico NERFINISHED
partOf central New Mexico
surface form: Central New Mexico

Cibola National Forest NERFINISHED
Socorro Ranger District
recreationActivity horseback riding
off-trail hiking
wildlife viewing
region American Southwest NERFINISHED
state New Mexico
terrain rugged
usedFor conservation
scientific research
vegetation forested

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Socorro County, New Mexico contains San Mateo Mountains