Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a U.S. National Monument created to protect Mogollon cliff dwellings in the Gila Wilderness on the headwaters of the Gila River in southwest New Mexico. The 533-acre (2.16 km2) national monument was established by President Theodore Roosevelt through executive proclamation on November 16, 1907.[3] It is located in the extreme southern portion of Catron County. Visitors can access the monument by traveling northbound from Silver City, New Mexico, 45 miles (72 km) on NM 15.
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument | |
Nearest city | Silver City, New Mexico |
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Coordinates | 33°13′38″N 108°16′20″W |
Area | 533 acres (216 ha) |
Visitation | 41,519 (2016)[1] |
Website | Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
NRHP reference No. | 66000472[2] |
NMSRCP No. | 63 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
Designated NMON | November 16, 1907 |
Designated NMSRCP | May 21, 1971 |
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