Point of Rocks Tank
| Point of Rocks Tank | |
|---|---|
  Point of Rocks Tank Location within New Mexico | |
Interactive map of Point of Rocks Tank | |
| Location | Doña Ana County, New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 32°45′16″N 107°00′19″W / 32.75444°N 107.00528°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
River sources | Rincon Arroyo |
| Basin countries | United States |
Surface elevation | 4,344 feet (1,324 m) |
| Settlements | Sierra County, New Mexico |
| References | U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Point of Rocks Tank |
Point of Rocks Tank is a former dam and reservoir now broken, on Rincon Arroyo in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. It lies at an elevation of 4,344 feet (1,324 meters) about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Point of Rocks.[1]
The site of this reservoir is thought to be formerly one of Los Charcos del Perrillo, two waterholes of the Paraje del Perrillo a stopping place on the Jornada del Muerto.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Point of Rocks Tank
- ↑ Torok, George D. (2012). From the Pass to the Pueblos: El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail. Santa Fe: Sunstone Press. pp. 151–152. ISBN 9780865348967. Retrieved 24 June 2025.