Description: The Physical map of New Mexico showing major geographical features such as rivers, lakes, topography and land formations.
New Mexico is the 5th largest state in the country of
the United States of America. It covers an area of
314915 square kilometers. The state sits on the southern
borders of the country. It lies between north latitude
37 degrees and west longitude 109 degrees. The state is
343 miles wide and 370 miles long. It is almost like a
square.
The highest natural point in the state is known as
Wheeler Peak as it lies 13161 feet above the sea level.
The lowest point rests at 2842 feet above the sea level
on the Red Bluff Reservoir. The mean elevation of the
state reads 5700 feet above sea level.
The major rivers of the nation are the Pecos and Rio
Grande. Rio Grande is the longest river in the state.
The major lakes are known as Conchas, Navajo and
Elephant Butte Reservoirs.
The eastern part of the state is mostly covered by the
Great Plains. The plains are high in the north and
gradually fall towards the south as they reach the Pecos
River. The rivers erode and create major canyons in the
plateaus. The central region holds the Rocky Mountains
and south holds the basin and range region.
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