Heron Reservoir
Heron Reservoir is a reservoir in Rio Arriba, New Mexico and has an elevation of 7,162 feet.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Heron Dam.
Heron Dam
Dam
Photo: G. Thomas, Public domain.
Heron Dam is a storage dam Rio Arriba County, in northern New Mexico in the southwestern United States, just north of the El Vado Dam. It is owned and operated by the United States Bureau of Reclamation. Heron Dam is situated 2 miles south of Heron Reservoir.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Plaza Blanca Historic District and Rutheron.
Plaza Blanca Historic District
Hamlet
The Plaza Blanca Historic District, in Plaza Blanca, New Mexico, United States, is a 19 acres historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The listing included 17 contributing buildings. Plaza Blanca Historic District is situated 5 miles east of Heron Reservoir.
Rutheron
Hamlet
Rutheron is an unincorporated community located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. Rutheron is located on New Mexico State Road 95, 2.8 miles west-southwest of Los Ojos. Rutheron had its own post office from May 27, 1927, to March 1, 1997. Rutheron is situated 5 miles east of Heron Reservoir.
La Puente Historic District
Hamlet
The La Puente Historic District in La Puente, New Mexico, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. La Puente Historic District is situated 5 miles east of Heron Reservoir.
Heron Reservoir
- Type: Reservoir
- Category: body of water
- Location: Rio Arriba, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
36.69124° or 36° 41′ 29″ northLongitude
-106.69855° or 106° 41′ 55″ westElevation
7,162 feet (2,183 metres)Open location code
858MM8R2+FHGeoNames ID
5471243
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Satellite Map
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as El Vado and Los Ojos.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Heron Dike and Heron Dam.
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