Sierra Aguilada
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The Sierra Aguilada is a short, higher altitude mountain range
in southwest Catron County, New Mexico
on the eastern perimeter of Arizona
's White Mountains
. The region is at the east perimeter of the Arizona transition zone
with its Mogollon Rim
. The Mogollon Mountains
of New Mexico
lie just east, with a south-flowing section of the San Francisco River
separating them. The river then turns west, forming the southern border of the Sierra Aguilada, and continues to eventually intercept the Gila River
after traversing the northwest of the Big Lue Mountains of Arizona.
s. The Mogollon Mountains are east, with the large Gila Wilderness
and Gila National Forest
. To the north and northwest lies the Blue Range Wilderness
.
The east perimeter of the range is traversed by U.S. Route 180 in New Mexico as it parallels a north-south section of the San Francisco River. The communities of Pleasanton
and Glenwood, New Mexico
lie on the east and northeast of the range along the San Francisco River.
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Highpoint: Brushy Mountain (Brushy Mountains); (the Brushy Mountain in the Blue Range Wilderness
is in a sub-range called Brushy Mountains
, adjacent and southwest of the Saliz Mountains)
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Sierra Aguilada (range)
Mountain range
A mountain range is a single, large mass consisting of a succession of mountains or narrowly spaced mountain ridges, with or without peaks, closely related in position, direction, formation, and age; a component part of a mountain system or of a mountain chain...
in southwest Catron County, New Mexico
Catron County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*89.8% White*0.4% Black*2.7% Native American*0.2% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.1% Two or more races*3.7% Other races*19.0% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
on the eastern perimeter of Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
's White Mountains
White Mountains (Arizona)
The White Mountains of Arizona are a mountain range and mountainous region in the eastern part of the state, near the border with New Mexico; it is a continuation from the west of the Arizona transition zone–Mogollon Rim, with the Rim ending in western New Mexico...
. The region is at the east perimeter of the Arizona transition zone
Arizona transition zone
The Arizona transition zone, or Transition zone is a diagonal northwest-by-southeast region across central Arizona. The region is a transition from the higher elevation Colorado Plateau to the northeast in Northeast Arizona and the Basin and Range region of southwest and south regions of lower...
with its Mogollon Rim
Mogollon Rim
The Mogollon Rim is a topographical and geological feature running across the U.S. state of Arizona. It extends approximately from northern Yavapai County eastward to near the border with New Mexico.-Description:...
. The Mogollon Mountains
Mogollon Mountains
The Mogollon Mountains or Mogollon Range are a mountain range east of the San Francisco River in Grant and Catron counties of southwestern New Mexico, between the communities of Reserve and Silver City. They extend roughly north-south for about 30 miles , and form part of the divide between the...
of New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
lie just east, with a south-flowing section of the San Francisco River
San Francisco River
The San Francisco River is a river in the southwest United States, the largest tributary of the Upper Gila River. The river originates in Arizona and flows into New Mexico before it curves around and enters the Gila down stream from Clifton, Arizona....
separating them. The river then turns west, forming the southern border of the Sierra Aguilada, and continues to eventually intercept the Gila River
Gila River
The Gila River is a tributary of the Colorado River, 650 miles long, in the southwestern states of New Mexico and Arizona.-Description:...
after traversing the northwest of the Big Lue Mountains of Arizona.
Range description
The Sierra Aguilada is about 15 mi long. It is in a region of mountainous forest, and mesaMesa
A mesa or table mountain is an elevated area of land with a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs. It takes its name from its characteristic table-top shape....
s. The Mogollon Mountains are east, with the large Gila Wilderness
Gila Wilderness
Gila Wilderness was designated the world's first wilderness area on June 3, 1924. Along with Aldo Leopold Wilderness and Blue Range Wilderness, the wilderness is part of New Mexico's Gila National Forest. The wilderness is approximately from north to south and east to west...
and Gila National Forest
Gila National Forest
The Gila National Forest is a protected national forest in New Mexico in the southwestern United States established in 1905. It covers approximately 3.3 million acres of public land, making it the sixth largest National Forest in the continental United States...
. To the north and northwest lies the Blue Range Wilderness
Blue Range Wilderness
Blue Range Wilderness, along with Aldo Leopold Wilderness and Gila Wilderness, is part of Gila National Forest. It is located on the western border of New Mexico where it adjoins the Blue Range Primitive Area of Arizona and west of U.S. Route 180 between Reserve and Glenwood. The wilderness is...
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The east perimeter of the range is traversed by U.S. Route 180 in New Mexico as it parallels a north-south section of the San Francisco River. The communities of Pleasanton
Pleasanton, New Mexico
Pleasanton is an unincorporated community in the Williams Valley of Catron County, south of Glenwood and north of Cliff, in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It was renowned as a safehaven for Mormon polygamists for several years.-History:...
and Glenwood, New Mexico
Glenwood, New Mexico
Glenwood is an unincorporated community in Catron County, New Mexico, United States. Founded in 1878 as Bush Ranch, today the town is home to approximately 300 residents. Located near the San Francisco River, Glenwood is 65 miles northwest of Silver City on U.S...
lie on the east and northeast of the range along the San Francisco River.
Peaks
The highest peak in the range, Brushy Mountain (Aguilada Mountains), 7405 feet (2,257 m), is in the north center of the range and east of the range centerline; Park Mountain, 7321 feet (2,231 m), is adjacent, and just west of the range centerline.External links
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Highpoint: Brushy Mountain (Brushy Mountains); (the Brushy Mountain in the Blue Range Wilderness
Blue Range Wilderness
Blue Range Wilderness, along with Aldo Leopold Wilderness and Gila Wilderness, is part of Gila National Forest. It is located on the western border of New Mexico where it adjoins the Blue Range Primitive Area of Arizona and west of U.S. Route 180 between Reserve and Glenwood. The wilderness is...
is in a sub-range called Brushy Mountains
Brushy Mountains
Brushy Mountain or Brushy Mountains has the following meanings:*Brushy Mountains *Brushy Mountain...
, adjacent and southwest of the Saliz Mountains)
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Sierra Aguilada (range)