Wheeler Peak Historical Marker
historic site
- Elevation
- 4012 m
- Material
- metal
- Inscription
- WHEELER PEAK 13,161 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL HIGHEST POINT IN NEW MEXICO NAMED IN HONOR OF MAJOR GEORGE MONTAUGE WHEELER (1832-1909) WHO FOR TEN YEARS LED A PARTY OF SURVEYORS AND NATURALISTS COLLECTING GEOLOGIC, BIOLOGIC, PLANIMETRIC, AND TOPOGRAPHIC DATA..
- 7.7 mi off the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway
- 16.1 mi off the Wild Rivers Back Country Scenic Byway
- 16.9 mi off the High Road to Taos
- 26.5 mi off the Santa Fe TrailNational
Overlooks nearby
- Chawalauna Overlook · 17 mi
- Sheep Crossing · 20 mi
- Base Camp View · 26 mi
- U S Hill · 26 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:06 | 18:40 | 19:14 |
| June solstice | 05:44 | 19:46 | 20:24 |
| September equinox | 06:50 | 18:26 | 19:00 |
| December solstice | 07:11 | 16:10 | 16:50 |
Local time (America/Denver).
36.55688, -105.41689
Elevation 4,012 m