- Elevation, modelled
- 1,973 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Red Mesa2,311 m · 20.9 mi
- Nearest byway
- Trail of the Ancients - NM12.0 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:35local time
- Coordinates
- 35.4040, -108.9660
Sand Spring is a spring in New Mexico, at a modelled 1,973 m. Red Mesa stands 2,311 m to the east-southeast, 21 miles off. The nearest named place is Purty Rock, a peak 4.9 miles away. Trail of the Ancients - NM passes 12 miles off. 90 named places lie within 25 miles, 24 of them named summits.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Sand Spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Mesa | ESE 106° | 2,311 m | 20.9 mi |
| Pyramid Rock | ENE 62° | 2,282 m | 22.2 mi |
| Remnant Mesa | E 80° | 2,216 m | 11.0 mi |
| Red Rock Hill | E 82° | 2,206 m | 11.7 mi |
| Zuñi Buttes | S 171° | 2,198 m | 19.6 mi |
| Umbrella Rock | E 81° | 2,192 m | 15.3 mi |
| White Rock Mesa | ENE 60° | 2,157 m | 24.4 mi |
| Torrivio Mesa | NE 46° | 2,148 m | 7.2 mi |
- 12.0 mi off the Trail of the Ancients - NMNational
- 6.9 mi off the Dine' Tah "Among the People" Scenic Road
- 1.7 mi off the Historic Route 66National
90 named places within 25 miles
Springs: 28
- Parker Spring: 6.7 mi
- Badger Spring: 6.7 mi
- Manuelito Spring: 8.2 mi
- Slims Spring: 9.7 mi
- Sagebrush Spring: 10.6 mi
Peaks: 24
- Purty Rock: 4.9 mi
- Torrivio Mesa: 7.2 mi
- Torrivio Mesa: 8.6 mi
- Twin Knoll Buttes: 9.7 mi
- Refuge Rock: 10.0 mi
Parks: 14
- Kiwanis Park: 14.9 mi
- Bubany Park: 15.3 mi
- Gallup Brickyard Bike Park: 15.6 mi
- Babe Ruth Park: 16.1 mi
- Indian Hills Park: 18.4 mi
Attractions: 6
- Yellowhorse Trading Post: 5.8 mi
- Arizona Welcome Sign: 6.1 mi
- Santa Fe Caboose: 15.4 mi
- Tseghaahoodzani (Window Rock): 19.8 mi
- Church Rock: 22.5 mi
Museums: 5
- Gallup History Museum: 15.1 mi
- George Galaris Multiultural Center: 15.4 mi
- Navajo Museum: 18.6 mi
- Red Rock Musuem: 22.0 mi
- Museum of Zuni: 24.2 mi
Cliffs: 4
- New Side: 9.2 mi
- Wu Wall: 9.4 mi
- Hunters Point: 13.3 mi
- White Cliffs: 19.7 mi
Artworks: 3
- Wind Biker: 15.2 mi
- Chief Manulieto Sculpture: 15.4 mi
- USMC Sculpture: 15.4 mi
Historic sites: 3
- Veterans Memorial: 19.7 mi
- Fort Wingate Army Depot: 22.6 mi
- Fort Wingate Historical Marker: 24.1 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Painted Cliffs Rest Area: 6.3 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Big Falls: 6.5 mi
Natural arches: 1
- window rock: 19.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:20 | 18:54 | 19:28 |
| June solstice | 06:02 | 19:57 | 20:35 |
| September equinox | 07:05 | 18:41 | 19:14 |
| December solstice | 07:22 | 16:28 | 17:08 |
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