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Abiquiu Reservoir

Abiquiu · United States  ·  Alien craft splashes down

Cowboys And Aliens filmed at Abiquiu Reservoir, Abiquiu. The western shore of this reservoir, where it meets the Chama River, is where the alien craft lands in the water.

Where to go

36.24, -106.431

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
Cowboys And Aliens (2011)
On screen
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In real life
Abiquiu Reservoir, Abiquiu
Can you visit?
Access not confirmed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Cowboys And Aliens film at Abiquiu Reservoir?
At 36.24, -106.431 in Abiquiu. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Abiquiu Reservoir?
Access not confirmed.
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