- Elevation, modelled
- 855 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Gail Mountain886 m · 13.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- Texas Plains Trail8.6 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:58local time
- Coordinates
- 32.6724, -101.6673
Caprock Escarpment is a cliff in Texas, at a modelled 855 m. Gail Mountain stands 886 m to the east-northeast, 14 miles off. Texas Plains Trail passes 8.6 miles off. 45 named places lie within 25 miles, 4 of them named summits.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Caprock Escarpment. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Mountain | ENE 63° | 886 m | 13.6 mi |
| Mushaway Peak | ENE 77° | 870 m | 15.9 mi |
| West Gunsight Mountain | SE 131° | 818 m | 16.8 mi |
| East Gunsight Mountain | SE 129° | 814 m | 17.4 mi |
- 8.6 mi off the Texas Plains Trail
45 named places within 25 miles
Cliffs: 16
- Caprock Escarpment: 2.0 mi
- Caprock Escarpment: 3.3 mi
- Caprock Escarpment: 4.4 mi
- Caprock Escarpment: 4.7 mi
- Caprock Escarpment: 4.7 mi
Historic sites: 12
- 1902-1904 Land Rushes: 14.6 mi
- Borden County: 14.6 mi
- Borden County Jail: 14.6 mi
- Dawson County: 14.6 mi
- Lamesa Farm Workers Community: 15.0 mi
Parks: 9
- Forrest Park: 16.9 mi
- Akron Street Park: 16.9 mi
- Lamesa Baseball & Softball Park: 17.2 mi
- Ninth Street Park: 17.4 mi
- Pioneer Park: 17.8 mi
Peaks: 4
- Gail Mountain: 13.6 mi
- Mushaway Peak: 15.9 mi
- West Gunsight Mountain: 16.8 mi
- East Gunsight Mountain: 17.4 mi
Museums: 2
- Borden County Museum: 14.6 mi
- O'Donnell Heritage Museum: 22.4 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Mesquite: 13.8 mi
Rest areas: 1
- US-87 Knotts Picnic Area: 17.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:51 | 19:26 | 19:59 |
| June solstice | 06:40 | 20:22 | 20:58 |
| September equinox | 07:36 | 19:12 | 19:45 |
| December solstice | 07:46 | 17:08 | 17:45 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
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