Picuris Canyon
Picuris Canyon is a valley in Taos, New Mexico and has an elevation of 7,326 feet. Picuris Canyon is situated nearby to the village Picuris Pueblo, as well as near the hamlet Rio Lucio.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Picuris Pueblo and Vadito.
Picuris Pueblo
Village
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Picuris Pueblo is a historic pueblo in Taos County, New Mexico, United States. The federally recognized tribe of Pueblo people inhabit the community. Picurís Pueblo is a member of the Eight Northern Pueblos.
Vadito
Hamlet
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Vadito is a census-designated place in southern Taos County, New Mexico, United States. It is on the scenic High Road to Taos. The population was 270 at the 2010 census. Vadito is situated 2½ miles east of Picuris Canyon.
Peñasco
Hamlet
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Peñasco is a census-designated place in Taos County, New Mexico. It is located along the scenic High Road to Taos. The population is estimated at 1,200. Peñasco is situated 2½ miles southeast of Picuris Canyon.
Picuris Canyon
- Type: Valley with an elevation of 7,326 feet
- Category: landform
- Location: Taos, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
36.20141° or 36° 12′ 5″ northLongitude
-105.71085° or 105° 42′ 39″ westElevation
7,326 feet (2,233 metres)Open location code
858P672Q+HMGeoNames ID
5484116
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Rio Lucio and Chamisal.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Picuris Pueblo Museum Center and Pueblo of Picuris Historical Marker.
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