White Sands National Monument

White Sands National Monument is a United States National Monument that is in the southeastern region of the state of New Mexico. The monument contains the world's largest gypsum sand dune field -- 275 square miles of fine white sand, formed by the prevailing winds into large ridge-like dunes.

White Sands National Monument
White Sands National Monument
White Sands National Monument
White Sands National Monument
Southeast New Mexico
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