Kit Carson Mesa

Kit Carson Mesa is the name of a mesa near in Colfax County, New Mexico. New Mexico State Road 21 runs adjacent to the mesa. It is named after Kit Carson, who is said to have been the first English speaking traveler to visit the town of Rayado.
  • Peak rising to 6,818 feet (2,078 metres)
  • Description: mountain in New Mexico, United States of America

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rayado.
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Latitude
36.34643° or 36° 20′ 47″ north
Longitude
-104.92667° or 104° 55′ 36″ west
Open location code
858Q83WF+H8
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Dutch—“Kit Carson Mesa” goes by many names.
Kit Carson MesaCebuano
Kit Carson MesaDutch

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