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San Antonio Mountain is an important winter habitat for migrating herds of elk, and hosts one of the largest populations of elk in New Mexico, estimated at 7,000 individuals. [8] The mountain and its surroundings also provide habitat for pronghorn , golden eagle, hawks, bears, mountain lions, mule deer and white-tailed jackrabbits among other ...
The name Mount San Antonio was probably bestowed by Antonio Maria Lugo, owner of a rancho near present-day Compton circa 1840, in honor of his patron saint, Anthony of Padua. [7] The mountain is almost always referred to as "Mount Baldy" by locals, to the point where many may not recognize the name "Mount San Antonio."
San Antonio Mountain may refer to: San Antonio Mountain (New Mexico) in New Mexico, USA; San Antonio Mountain (Nevada) in Nevada, USA; San Antonio Mountain (Texas) in ...
San Antonio Mountain, which at 10,908 feet (3,325 m) is the tallest peak in the volcanic field, is only partially within the bounds of the monument. The volcanoes and the rhyolite-basalt plateau, as well as the course of the Rio Grande, are the result of spreading along the Rio Grande rift , that transects north–south from Colorado to Mexico.
The highest point of the field is San Antonio Mountain at 10,908 feet (3,325 m). Notable vents The field contains at least 35 vents, arranged in a rough concentric ...
San Antonio Mountain 7,024 ft 2141 m: 1,804 ft 550 m: 2.87 mi 4.62 km Cornudas Mountains Hudspeth: Crown Mountain West Peak ...
The highest elevation, Mount San Antonio (Mount Baldy) at 10,069 feet (3,069 m), [8] rises towards the eastern extremity of the range which extends from the Cajon Pass (Interstate 15) on the east, where the San Gabriel Mountain Range meets the San Bernardino Mountain Range, westward to meet the Santa Susana Mountains at Newhall Pass (Interstate 5).
The Edwards Plateau is a geographic region forming the crossroads of Central, South and West Texas, United States.It is named in honor of Haden Edwards. [2] It is bounded by the Balcones Fault to the south and east; the Llano Uplift and the Llano Estacado to the north; and the Pecos River and Chihuahuan Desert to the west. [3]