Welcome to Cochiti Lake ...
Cochiti Lake is located in central New Mexico.
Cochiti Lake is located in Sandoval County<1>.
A typical abbreviation for Cochiti Lake: Cochiti Lk.
Cochiti Lake is 5,580 feet [1,701 m] above sea level.<2> In other words, the altitude of Cochiti Lake is about 1 mile [or ~1¾ km] above sea level.
Time Zone: Cochiti Lake lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time
The ZIP code for Cochiti Lake: 87083<3>
Communities near Cochiti Lake ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Cochiti Lake.
- Pena Blanca
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pena Blanca have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pena Blanca
- Pena Blanca is located in Sandoval County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pena Blanca <5>
- Sile
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
- Domingo
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
- Kewa Pueblo
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
- La Cienega
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Cienega have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Cienega
- La Cienega is located in Santa Fe County
- Bonanza City ‑ Historic
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonanza City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonanza City
- Bonanza City is located in Santa Fe County
- White Rock
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
- Los Alamos
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
- San Felipe Pueblo
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for San Felipe Pueblo have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for San Felipe Pueblo
- San Felipe Pueblo is located in Sandoval County
- Agua Fria
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Cochiti Lake. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Cochiti Lake.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Cochiti Lake. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Cochiti Lake.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Cochiti Lake. See our Newspapers Page for Cochiti Lake.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Cochiti Lake ...
Looking for more information about Cochiti Lake? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Cochiti Lake, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Cochiti Lake.
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of New Mexico's counties, including Sandoval, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Cochiti Lake - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Cochiti Lake). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Cochiti Lake or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |