Geology

Hunts Hole

Doña Ana County, NM

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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.

Field facts

RegionDoña Ana County, NM
Coordinates31.9234, -106.9692
LandformMaar (phreatomagmatic crater)
FieldPotrillo Volcanic Field
Managing agencyBLM (Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument)
Relation~2 miles south of Kilbourne Hole National Natural Landmark
AccessPrimitive dirt county roads

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