California Lateral
California Lateral is a canal in Doña Ana County, New Mexico and has an elevation of 3,881 feet. California Lateral is situated nearby to the hamlet Four Points, as well as near the village Mesilla.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Basilica of San Albino and Mesilla Diversion Dam.
Basilica of San Albino
Church
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The Basilica of San Albino, formerly known as San Albino Church of Mesilla, is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces and is located in Mesilla, New Mexico.
Mesilla Diversion Dam
Dam
The Mesilla Diversion Dam is located in the Rio Grande about 40 miles upstream of El Paso, Texas, about 6 miles to the south of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Mesilla Diversion Dam is situated 2 miles south of California Lateral.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mesilla and Mesilla Park.
Mesilla
Village
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Mesilla is a town in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 1,797 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Mesilla Park
Hamlet
Mesilla Park is a neighborhood located on the south side of Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States. Residents of Mesilla founded the community through a land company in 1887, shortly after Las Cruces became the county seat of Doña Ana County. Mesilla Park is situated 2½ miles northeast of California Lateral.
University Park
Hamlet
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University Park is a census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 4,192 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area. University Park is situated 3½ miles northeast of California Lateral.
California Lateral
- Type: Canal
- Category: body of water
- Location: Doña Ana County, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
32.25676° or 32° 15′ 24″ northLongitude
-106.80167° or 106° 48′ 6″ westElevation
3,881 feet (1,183 metres)Open location code
854M754X+P8GeoNames ID
5459903
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mesilla Plaza and The Gadsen Museum.
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