Geological Survey Bulletin 1271—E Pecos National Monument New Mexico: Its Geologic Setting

Cover

Introduction

Rocks near the monument

Geographic extent of the formations of Glorieta Mesa

Sources of rock fragments and environments of deposition

Relation of Glorieta Mesa to the mountains

Use of rock products by the Indians and Spanish priests

References cited

PLATE

1. Geology and topography of Glorieta Mesa and Pecos National Monument, N. Mex

FIGURES

1. Map showing location of Glorieta Mesa and Pecos National Monument

2. Photograph showing rock sequence on Glorieta Mesa at Cerro de Escobas

3. Columnar section of generalized geologic sequence of rock units on Glorieta Mesa at Cerro de Escobas near Pecos National Monument

---

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WALTER J. HICKEL, Secretary

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
William T. Pecora, Director

---