Geology of the East Potrillo Hills, Dona Ana County, New Mexico

Author

William E. Bowers

Publication Date

Spring 5-27-1960

Abstract

The East Potrillo Hills are essentially a low north-westerly trending ridge that lies just north of the Mexican border in southern Dona Ana County, New Mexico. The range is approximately 7 miles long and up to 1 1/2 miles wide. It is cut by transverse canyons that carry water to the bolson only during occasionally heavy rains. The crest of the ranges lies 700 to 900 feet above the extensive La Mesa plain which stretches for more than 20 miles to the north, east, and south. In the northern part of the range, the crest reaches a maximum elevation of 5359 feet or more than 1200 feet above La Mesa plain.

Degree Name

Earth and Planetary Sciences

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

First Committee Member (Chair)

J. Paul Fitzsimmons

Second Committee Member

Vincent Cooper Kelley

Third Committee Member

Wolfgang Eugene Elston

Project Sponsors

Ruben Alvarez, New Mexico Geological Society

Language

English

Keywords

Dona Ana County, East Potrillo Hills

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Bowers, William E.. "Geology of the East Potrillo Hills, Dona Ana County, New Mexico." (1960). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/eps_etds/124