Black Mesa extends from Mesa de Maya in Colorado southeasterly 28 miles along the north bank of the Cimarron River, crossing the northeast corner of New Mexico to end at the confluence of the Cimmaron and Carrizo Creek near Kenton in the Oklahoma panhandle. It's highest elevation is over 5,700 feet in Colorado; in New Mexico it attains 5,239 feet; and in Oklahoma, it reaches 4,973 feet, the highest point in that state. It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... The Cimarron is a river in the USA. It rises near Folsom, New Mexico, and flows through New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Kansas before reaching the Arkansas above Tulsa, Oklahoma. ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area Ranked 5th - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²) - Width 342 miles (550 km) - Length 370 miles (595 km) - % water 0. ... Kenton is a small community in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. ... The Oklahoma Panhandle is the panhandle region of the state of Oklahoma, comprising its three westernmost counties; Cimarron County, Texas County, and Beaver County. ...
The summit is believed to have formed 30 million years ago, when black lava rock coated the top.
Coordinates: lat:36.031486 lon: -102.997801
In Oklahoma it is home to Black Mesa State Park and Black Mesa Nature Preserve.
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