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{{Short description|State park in New Mexico, United States}} |
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* [http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/santarosastatelakestatepark.html Santa Rosa Lake State Park] |
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Latest revision as of 01:34, 3 August 2023
Santa Rosa Lake State Park | |
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![]() Santa Rosa Lake and Dam | |
Location | Guadalupe, New Mexico, United States |
Coordinates | 35°3′0″N 104°40′0″W / 35.05000°N 104.66667°W |
Area | 550 acres (220 ha) |
Elevation | 4,800 ft (1,500 m) |
Governing body | New Mexico State Parks Division |
Santa Rosa Lake State Park is a state park that opened in 1981 in Guadalupe County, New Mexico.[1] The park elevation is 4,800 feet (1,500 m) above sea level. The park is located 7 miles (11 km) north of the town of Santa Rosa via New Mexico Route 91.[2]
Nature
[edit]Animals
[edit]The park features the large 3,800-acre (15 km2) Santa Rosa Reservoir that is home to various fish species including largemouth bass, catfish and walleye.
Flora
[edit]Juniper and pinyon are the dominant trees species in the park[3]
Gallery
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Looking north-northeast over Santa Rosa Lake State Park
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The earthen dam and tower
References
[edit]- ^ "Santa Rosa Lake State Park". recreation.gov. Recreation.gov. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ^ Ward, Greg (2003). The Rough Guide to Southwest USA. Rough Guides. ISBN 978-1-84353-080-0.
- ^ Traveling New Mexico. Sunstone Press. ISBN 978-1-61139-117-6.
External links
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