Palisades Sill - Cimarron Canyon State Park - New Mexico
by Debra Martz
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Palisades Sill - Cimarron Canyon State Park - New Mexico
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Debra Martz
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Photograph - Photography
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As you drive along New Mexico Hwy64 though the Cimarron Canyon State Park you are surrounded by nature's beauty with the river running along side the road and the mountains begin to surround you. But if it is your first time to make this drive and suddenly, after rounding a curve, these beautiful cliffs come into sight, I'm sure your jaw will drop! I've made this journey through the canyon on an annual basis for several decades and I am still in awe of the sight each time I pass through!!
From the Historical Marker: "These spectacular cliffs are cut by the Cimarron River through igneous rock known as a sill and composed of the rock type monzonite which was emplaced some 40 million years ago as these Southern Rocky Mountains were being uplifted. Elevation 8,000 feet."
Palisades Sill - Cimarron Canyon State Park - New Mexico
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October 21st, 2016
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Nikolyn McDonald
So impressive - New Mexico is much more diverse in terms of landscape than so many think. Congratulations on your recent sale.
Debra Martz replied:
You are so right - that is why I love visiting New Mexico so much - the Land of Enchantment! Thank you!
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