Aden Lava Flow Wilderness is one of many Wildernesses operated by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in New Mexico. It is 25,287 acres (10,233 ha) in size.[1] The John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, signed March 12, 2019, designates the Wilderness as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, protecting approximately 27,673 acres.[2]

Aden Lava Flow Wilderness
Aden Lava Flow Wilderness Study Area
Oblique air photo of northern part of Aden-Afton Lava Flow, taken August 2011, facing north
Map showing the location of Aden Lava Flow Wilderness
Map showing the location of Aden Lava Flow Wilderness
Location in New Mexico
Map showing the location of Aden Lava Flow Wilderness
Map showing the location of Aden Lava Flow Wilderness
Location in United States
LocationDoña Ana County, New Mexico
Nearest cityLas Cruces, New Mexico
Coordinates32°04′N 107°01′W / 32.067°N 107.017°W / 32.067; -107.017
Area25,287 acres (102.33 km2)
Designated2019
Governing bodyBureau of Land Management

Prior to its 2019 designation, it was known as the Aden Lava Flow Wilderness Study Area.

It lies within the Potrillo volcanic field southwest of Las Cruces, and is south of County Road B002. Aden Crater lies at the western side of the lava flow.

Location of the Aden area

References

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  1. ^ "Aden Lava Flow WSA: Bureau of Land Management". Archived from the original on 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  2. ^ "John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (S.47)" (PDF). Congress.gov. Retrieved 16 March 2019.