Eastern Mojave Vegetation Valles Caldera, Sandoval County, New Mexico.
 
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History: Valles is a Spanish name referring to the several distinct valleys located within the caldera. Description: Circular depression in Santa Fe NF in the Jemez Mountains, 6 mi W of Los Alamos and drained by the headwaters of San Antonio Creek and the Jemez River.


Elevation: 9383ft, 2860m.

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Panorama of Valles Caldera.

No collections made at this location.
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Date and time this article was prepared:3:15:39 PM, 8/1/2026.