Santa Rosa in Guadalupe County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Santa Rosa Lake State Park

Official Scenic Historic Marker

Photographed By James Hulse, November 1, 2021

1. Santa Rosa Lake State Park Marker - Front Side

Inscription. Pronghorn antelope may be seen grazing near this reservoir on the Pecos River, at the edge of the Llano Estacado - the famed "Staked Plains." The park offers water sports; fishing for catfish, bass, and walleyes; camping/ picnicking sites, a visitor center, and a boat ramp.

Erected by State of New Mexico.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 34° 56.909′ N, 104° 41.224′ W. Marker is in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, in Guadalupe County. Marker is at the intersection of Joe A. Page Memorial Highway (New Mexico Route 91) and Jemez Avenue on Joe A. Page Memorial Highway. The marker is located along the highway just north of Interstate 40. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santa Rosa NM 88435, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Santa Rosa (approx. ¾ mile away); Jesus M. Casaus House (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Santa Rosa (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Santa Rosa (approx. 2.1 miles away); Silver Moon Café (approx. 2.4 miles away); Puerto de Luna (approx. 8.9 miles away).

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Santa Rosa Lake State Park Marker - Back Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 1, 2021

2. Santa Rosa Lake State Park Marker - Back Side

The view of the Santa Rosa Lake State Park Marker from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 1, 2021

3. The view of the Santa Rosa Lake State Park Marker from the road

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.