- Elevation, modelled
- 1,800 m
- Tallest summit within 16.9 miles
- Black Peak2,745 m · 11.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway6.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:26local time
- Coordinates
- 32.9399, -108.3492
Salt Mesa Spring is a spring in New Mexico, at a modelled 1,800 m. Black Peak stands 2,745 m to the east, 11 miles off. The nearest named place is Salt Mesa, a peak 0.4 miles away. Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway passes 6.7 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 16.9 miles of Salt Mesa Spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Peak | E 101° | 2,745 m | 11.0 mi |
| Signal Peak | E 96° | 2,737 m | 9.8 mi |
| Twin Sisters | ESE 108° | 2,524 m | 10.2 mi |
| Scott Peak | E 87° | 2,521 m | 7.9 mi |
| Twin Sisters | ESE 110° | 2,495 m | 10.1 mi |
| Brushy Mountain | NNE 13° | 2,480 m | 14.6 mi |
| Pinos Altos Mountain | SE 131° | 2,473 m | 8.2 mi |
| Bear Mountain | S 184° | 2,444 m | 7.2 mi |
- 6.7 mi off the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic BywayNational
- 26.0 mi off the Geronimo Trail Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Austin Roberts Vista · 13 mi
- Ruins Vista Picnic Area · 13 mi
- Senator Clinton P. Anderson Wilderness Overlook · 15 mi
- Senator Clinton P. Anderson Overlook · 15 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Salt Mesa: 0.4 mi
- Bobtail Mesa: 1.5 mi
- Buckwood Mesa: 1.6 mi
- Devils Garden: 2.5 mi
- Reading Mesa: 2.5 mi
Springs: 55
- Upper Cave Creek Spring: 0.7 mi
- Holman Spring: 1.3 mi
- Cooley Spring: 1.4 mi
- Clark Spring: 2.9 mi
- Hells Canyon Spring: 3.1 mi
Attractions: 16
- S: 10.9 mi
- Silver City Water Works Building Historic Site: 11.6 mi
- Graham Gymnasium Historic Site: 11.9 mi
- Bowden Hall Historic Site: 12.0 mi
- Light Hall Historic Site: 12.0 mi
Parks: 15
- Hidden Park: 10.6 mi
- Virginia Street Park: 11.5 mi
- Silver City Ballpark: 11.8 mi
- Penny Park: 11.8 mi
- Gough Park: 12.0 mi
Museums: 5
- Pinos Altos Historical Museum: 9.0 mi
- Western New Mexico University Museum: 11.9 mi
- Silver CIty Museum: 12.4 mi
- Billy the Kid Cabin: 12.5 mi
- Mimbres Culture Heritage Site Museum: 23.4 mi
Cliffs: 5
- North Pit: 12.6 mi
- King Bolt Pit: 12.6 mi
- Raven Pitt: 12.7 mi
- Comanche Pit: 12.8 mi
- Adonis Pit: 13.1 mi
Nature reserves: 5
Picnic sites: 3
- Little Walnut Picnic Area: 7.3 mi
- Gomez Peak Picnic Ground: 7.5 mi
- Lake Roberts Picnic Area: 14.0 mi
Artworks: 3
- W: 9.7 mi
- Penny Park Mosaics: 11.8 mi
- C: 17.3 mi
Historic sites: 2
- Ben Lilly Memorial: 6.7 mi
- Grudging Cabin: 20.8 mi
Ghost towns: 2
- Santa Rita: 19.2 mi
- Tyrone: 20.6 mi
Hot springs: 2
- Gila / Lightfeather Hot Springs: 21.3 mi
- Jordan Hot Springs: 24.8 mi
Gardens: 1
- Silva Creek Botanical Garden: 11.5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:18 | 18:53 | 19:25 |
| June solstice | 06:06 | 19:49 | 20:26 |
| September equinox | 07:02 | 18:39 | 19:12 |
| December solstice | 07:13 | 16:34 | 17:12 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 38 | 42 | 47 | 53 | 61 | 71 | 75 | 73 | 67 | 57 | 45 | 38 |
| Precip in | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Cliff 11 SE, 12 mi away.
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