New Mexico County Map with Cities
Explore geography, source year and identifier definitions before using the map.
Explore this historical reference layer and search its county or county-equivalent names and FIPS identifiers. Alphabetical list as contained in the bundled historic dataset. This is not a verified current count. 33 reference entries Source limitations: Geometry from bundled Basemap New Mexico Map
County and County-Equivalent Reference List
County / equivalent FIPS (dataset) Bernalillo 35001 Catron 35003 Chaves 35005 Cibola 35006 Colfax 35007 Curry 35009 De Baca 35011 Doña Ana 35013 Eddy 35015 Grant 35017 Guadalupe 35019 Harding 35021 Hidalgo 35023 Lea 35025 Lincoln 35027 Los Alamos 35028 Luna 35029 McKinley 35031 Mora 35033 Otero 35035 Quay 35037 Rio Arriba 35039 Roosevelt 35041 San Juan 35045 San Miguel 35047 Sandoval 35043 Santa Fe 35049 Sierra 35051 Socorro 35053 Taos 35055 Torrance 35057 Union 35059 Valencia 35061 UScounties shapefile (EPSG:4269), source vintage not verified. Do not quote its numeric totals as present-day administrative counts. Downloaded SVG files include no legal accuracy warranty.
Understanding the county-equivalent system in New Mexico
Some city and county boundaries overlap, while unincorporated areas lie outside municipal limits. County maps must state the record year and jurisdiction definition. County-equivalent units are the level used in many Census datasets; state-level terminology and changes over time can affect counts and boundaries.
Examples of New Mexico county GEOIDs
| Legacy reference name | Five-digit GEOID | County part |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo | 35001 |
001 |
| Catron | 35003 |
003 |
| Chaves | 35005 |
005 |
| Cibola | 35006 |
006 |
| Colfax | 35007 |
007 |
| Curry | 35009 |
009 |
The first two FIPS digits identify the state in this dataset (35); the following three digits identify a county or county-equivalent record. Preserve leading zeros when storing these IDs in spreadsheets, CSV or databases.
How to read and verify the county map
- Start with the state outline and use the on-page search to find a county or full FIPS code.
- Check whether the entry represents a county, parish, borough, census area or independent city.
- Use the source-year label when referencing boundaries or computing statistics.
- For modern population, area or county-seat statistics, join this table to a verified dated government source rather than guessing from the map.
County lists versus postal addresses
A ZIP code, county name and postal city serve different purposes. A mailing address can use a neighboring city’s name, and one ZIP can intersect several counties. Use a point-in-polygon lookup against a properly dated jurisdiction layer when an exact address-to-county answer matters.
Official data to cross-check
The U.S. Census Bureau publishes 2025 Gazetteer county tables with area and representative coordinate fields, and TIGER/Line boundaries. The Gazetteer files do not include population; a separately dated Census or ACS table is required for that value.
10 questions about New Mexico
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How many counties or county equivalents are listed for New Mexico?
The bundled reference currently contains 33 entries for New Mexico. Because the underlying source vintage is not confirmed against the latest Census release, verify the authoritative current count before quoting it.
What is the county FIPS code for New Mexico?
New Mexico has state-level FIPS prefix 35. A complete county GEOID combines the two-digit state code and a three-digit county code. For example, Bernalillo has the stored GEOID 35001.
How do I locate a county on the New Mexico map?
Use the county-name/FIPS table and consult an authoritative labeled map to match a name to its boundary. A point near a border needs a precise coordinate-based check.
Can I download a blank New Mexico county map?
Check the associated printable-map page. County outlines require actual county geometry; an exterior state outline alone does not provide individual county borders.
Does the list include all current county equivalents in New Mexico?
The page displays records in the bundled historical reference, not a certified current list. Independent cities and similar county equivalents require careful definition.
Is the New Mexico county data from the latest Census year?
No current-vintage certification is claimed for this local dataset. Compare names and GEOIDs against a dated TIGER/Line or Census Gazetteer file.
What is the difference between a county and a ZIP Code in New Mexico?
County boundaries are government/statistical administrative areas; ZIP Codes are postal delivery identifiers and often cross counties. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas are Census approximations.
Can I look up a New Mexico county by address?
An authoritative geocoding service or Census Geocoder can map an address to an official county. County names alone do not determine the county of every address.
Where do I find county population and land area for New Mexico?
Use a named Census population-estimate vintage for people and a Gazetteer/TIGER data year for area. Avoid mixing Census years when calculating density or ranks.
Can I use New Mexico county borders for property or legal decisions?
No. The reference is intended for education and general exploration. Property and administrative boundary decisions require current authoritative local records and licensed surveys where appropriate.
Editorial and data status: This is an unpublished reference draft. The information must be checked before the page can be treated as current geographic data or production-ready research.