Capitanian, Guadalupe Mountains National Park

#8 among attractions in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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In the geologic timescale, the Capitanian is an age or stage of the Permian. It is also the uppermost or latest of three subdivisions of the Guadalupian Epoch or Series. The Capitanian lasted between 264.28 and 259.51 million years ago. It was preceded by the Wordian and followed by the Wuchiapingian. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°54'33"N, 104°47'20"W

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Capitanian – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: McKittrick Canyon, Guadalupe Peak, Guadalupe Mountains, El Capitan.

5.2 miN
Natural attraction, Park, Canyon
McKittrick Canyon, Guadalupe Mountains National Park
134 min walk • Nestled in the rugged beauty of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park lies McKittrick Canyon, a hidden gem that beckons nature enthusiasts with its breathtaking scenery and diverse ecosystem. This picturesque canyon is renowned for its vibrant fall colors, making it an...
4.4 miW
Scenic summit with hiking and fossils
Guadalupe Peak, Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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4.3 miW
Natural attraction, Mountain, National park
Guadalupe Mountains, Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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4.6 miSW
Natural attraction, Mountain, Geologic formation
El Capitan, Guadalupe Mountains National Park
118 min walk • El Capitan is a peak in Culberson County, Texas, located within Guadalupe Mountains National Park. The 10th-highest peak in Texas at 8,085 ft, El Capitan is part of the Guadalupe Mountains, an exposed portion of a Permian period reef uplifted and exposed by tectonic activity during the late Cretaceous period.
0.7 miW
History museum, Museum
Frijole Ranch, Guadalupe Mountains National Park
17 min walk • The Frijole Ranch, also known as Guadalupe Ranch, Spring Hill Ranch and the Rader-Smith Ranch, is located in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in extreme west Texas.
5.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bush Mountain, Guadalupe Mountains National Park
141 min walk • Bush Mountain, at an elevation of 8,631 feet is the second highest peak in the U.S. state of Texas. Located in the Guadalupe Mountains of Culberson County, Bush Mountain is about 2.87 miles northwest of Guadalupe Peak, its nearest higher neighbor.
1.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
Butterfield Overland Mail in Texas, Guadalupe Mountains National Park
49 min walk • In Texas, the Butterfield Overland Mail service created by Congress on March 3, 1857, operated until March 30, 1861.
3.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wallace E. Pratt House, Guadalupe Mountains National Park
91 min walk • The Wallace E. Pratt House, also known as Ship on the Desert, was the residence of Wallace Pratt in what is now Guadalupe Mountains National Park in far western Texas.