Anchor Canyon
Anchor Canyon is a valley in Socorro, New Mexico and has an elevation of 6,322 feet. Anchor Canyon is situated nearby to the hamlet Kelly.Places of Interest
Highlights include Hilton House.
Hilton House
Photo: Ammodramus, CC0.
The Hilton House in Magdalena, New Mexico was built in about 1902. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It was deemed significant "as one of the finest and most prominent houses in Magdalena." It was owned for a period by the Hilton family that operated a hotel in Magdalena. Hilton House is situated 2 miles southwest of Anchor Canyon.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Magdalena.
Magdalena
Magdalena is a town of 800 people in southwestern New Mexico. It is the nearest town to the Very Large Array, an enormous radio astronomy observatory of interest to the scientifically-inclined traveler, and is a jumping-off point for some outdoor recreational opportunities in the region.
Anchor Canyon
- Type: Valley with an elevation of 6,322 feet
- Description: valley in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States of America
- Category: landform
- Location: Socorro, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Anchor Canyon from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Anchor Canyon” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Anchor Canyon”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kelly and Council Rock.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Granite Mountain and Anchor Mine.
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