Lyden, New Mexico
Lyden is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 245 as of the 2010 census.[1] The community is located on the west bank of the Rio Grande. It was formerly known as "El Bosque." A post office operated in Lyden between 1902 and 1957.[3]
Lyden, New Mexico | |
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  Lyden | |
| Coordinates: 36°08′46″N 106°00′20″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.242 sq mi (5.81 km2) |
| • Land | 2.242 sq mi (5.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,735 ft (1,748 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 245 |
| • Density | 110/sq mi (42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 928757[2] |
Geography
Lyden is located at 36.1461339°N 106.0055774°W.[2] According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 2.242 square miles (5.81 km2), all land.[1]
References
- "2010 Census Gazetteer Files - Places: New Mexico". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
- "Lyden". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Julyan, Robert (1996). The Place Names of New Mexico. University of New Mexico Press. p. 46. ISBN 0826316891.
Municipalities and communities of Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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