Canjilón Mountain
Mountain in New Mexico, United States
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Canjilón Mountain is a 10,922 feet (3,329 m). mountain approximately six miles northeast of the village of Canjilón,[3] in the Carson National Forest.
Prominence1,034 ft (315 m)[2]
LocationRio Arriba County, New Mexico, U.S.
| Canjilón Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Canjilón Mountain Location of Canjilón Mountain in New Mexico | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 10,922 ft (3,329 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 1,034 ft (315 m)[2] |
| Coordinates | 36°34′05″N 106°21′06″W[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Parent range | Tusas Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Canjilon Mountain |
The word cajilon is the term for "deer antler" in Northern New Mexican Spanish.[4] The mountain was so named because of its resemblance to an antler.[4] The mountain gave its name to the nearby creek (Canjilon Creek), to the nearby lakes (Canjilon lakes), and to the village of Canjilon.[4]
Canjilón Mountain was the site of a 3.7 magnitude earthquake on June 4, 2008.[5]
