New Mexico Gazetteer
Joaquin Canyon is a physical feature (valley) in Rio Arriba County. The primary coordinates for Joaquin Canyon places it within the NM 87064 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Joaquin Canyon |
| Category: | New Mexico physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Physical |
| Class: | Valley |
| Description: | Trends SW to the Rio Chama Valley 31 km (19 mi) NW of Abiquiu |
| History: | The name is derived from San Joaquín del Cañón del Rio de Chama, a historical settlement and the name of a saint in Roman Catholic belief called Saint Joachim. |
| County: | Rio Arriba County |
| Latitude: | 36.3323 |
| Longitude: | -106.6242657 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Joaquin Canyon: Joaquin Canyon.
Note that you do not have the right to enter private property without the owner's permission. You do have a right to access goverment property that is open to the general public. The GNIS Feature Detail Report for Joaquin Canyon does not include property ownership information.
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