Emory Pass

Named in honor of Lt. W.H. Emory, who passed by here with the Army of the West in 1846. His report to the U.S. Government is the earliest scientific account of this region which then belonged to Mexico.

Elev. 8228

Marker is on New Mexico Route 152 at milepost 32, on the left when traveling west.

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