Magdalena Mountains
The Magdalena Mountains are a regionally high mountain range in Socorro County, in west-central New Mexico in the southwestern United States. The highest point in the range is South Baldy, at 10,783 ft, which is also the tallest peak in Socorro County.Photo: Larry Lamsa, CC BY 2.0.
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- Type: Mountain with an elevation of 9,731 feet
- Description: mountain range in New Mexico
- Also known as: “Magdelina Mountains”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Magdalena.
Magdalena
Magdalena is a town of 800 people in southwestern New Mexico. It is the nearest town to the Very Large Array, an enormous radio astronomy observatory of interest to the scientifically-inclined traveler, and is a jumping-off point for some outdoor recreational opportunities in the region.
Magdalena Mountains
- Categories: mountain range and landform
- Location: Socorro, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Venetian—“Magdalena Mountains” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Magdalena Mountains”
- Chinese: “瑪格達雷納山脈”
- Egyptian Arabic: “جبال ماجدالينا”
- Ladin: “Magdalena Mountains”
- Spanish: “Sierra de Magdalena”
- Venetian: “Siera de Magdalena”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kelly and Socorro Thermal Known Geothermal Resource Area.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Grand Ledge Tunnel and North Baldy.
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