Pecos National Monument New Mexico: Its Geologic Setting
Entry/Object ID
2009.3.187
Description
Deaccessioned 06/11/2014. Not in Mission. Pecos National Monument New Mexico: Its Geologic Setting is published as Geological Survey Bulletin 1271-E. The ruins of the pueblos and missions of Pecos lie on the east bank of Glorieta Creek near its junction with the Peco River. It is picturesque country. Types of rock near the monument are discussed along with a graph showing age, layer, thickness, etc. Section headings include: Geographic Extent of the Formations of Glorieta Mesa; Sources of Rock Fragments and Environments of Deposition; Relation of Glorieta Mesa to the Mountains; and Use of Rock Products by the Indians and Spanish Priests. Included with the booklet are 2 flyers, a Geology and Topographical map of Glorieta Mesa and Pecos National Monument, and a postcard. This booklet is from the Don Reynolds library.