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Tag Archives: mesas
Majestic “mesa” cities and towns around the globe
Below is a list of those communities named for mesas. The largest of these in population by a large margin is Mesa, Arizona – a suburb of Phoenix with a population of more than 523,000 residents. Ten nations and 12 … Continue reading
Posted in cities, civics, geography, Geology, history, Mexico, place names, placemaking, planning, toponymy
Tagged cities, fun, geography, history, mesa, mesas, place names, placenames, planning
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Tallest American peaks named for Indigenous peoples
The following list identifies the tallest mountain peaks in the Unites States that are named for indigenous peoples, nations, and individuals. The fourteen that are named for specific individuals are shown in italics. The list includes, mountains, hills, peaks, towers, … Continue reading
Posted in branding, culture, diversity, environment, geography, Geology, hiking, historic preservation, history, inclusiveness, Native Americans, nature, place names, politics, Statistics, topography, toponymy, tourism, Travel, Women
Tagged buttes, hill, Indigenous, mesas, mount, mountains, Native Americans, peaks, states, women
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Working list – America’s tallest and grandest mesas
The following is a working list that will be updated from time to time until complete. Those mesas shown in bold are the tallest in that state. Most data remaining to be added are from Arizona and New Mexico. Mesa … Continue reading
Posted in archaeology, environment, geography, Geology, Native Americans, nature, recreation, Statistics, topography, trails, Travel, Wildlife
Tagged flat tops, geography, geology, mesas, table mountains, terrain, topography
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Favorite names of mesas in America’s Old West
There are certain names and terms that conjour up images of places. In the vast, rugged, and lovely landscapes of the American West, mesas are one of the most iconic topographic and geologic features. While in the process of … Continue reading
Posted in fun, geography, Geology, hiking, historic preservation, history, Maps, Native Americans, nature, place names, recreation, topography, toponymy, tourism, Travel
Tagged American West, geography, geology, mesas, Old West, terrain, topography
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