Nogal New Mexico Map

About Nogal, New Mexico

Nogal is a locality in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 80. The population density is 7.9 people per km². Nogal is located at 33.5581°N, 105.7078°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 88341.

Nogal lies cradled in a high desert bowl, where the ruddy earth, dusted with the fine grit of ages, surrenders to the encroaching scrub oak and the stoic, sun-bleached skeletons of abandoned fences. It lies 47.8 miles north-northeast of Alamogordo, NM (from Alamogordo, NM: bearing 18°T), and is situated 15.8 miles north of Ruidoso. Above, the Sierra Blanca range, a formidable presence in shades of periwinkle and slate, rises in jagged aspiration, its higher reaches still holding the memory of winter snows even as the valley floor bakes under an immense, cerulean sky. The air itself possesses a crystalline clarity, so thin it seems to hum with a silent energy, and the light, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, is a painter's dream, deepening the ochre of the soil and casting long, blue shadows that stretch like secrets across the landscape. Ponderosa pines, their bark the color of dried blood, begin their climb up the mountain's flanks, a darker, cooler promise against the prevailing aridity. The bones of Nogal are etched with layers of history, a confluence of Pueblo peoples who long understood the subtle language of this arid land, and the hardy Hispano settlers who followed, bringing with them their faith and their tenacious spirit. Later, Anglo prospectors and ranchers added their own chapter, drawn by the promise of mineral wealth and the sheer, untamed beauty of the place. Today, the rhythm of Nogal is dictated by the slow turning of the seasons and the enduring agricultural pulse of the region, most notably the vibrant chile harvest that paints the autumn air with its peppery scent. The economy, though small, is rooted in the land and the quiet pride of its inhabitants, a testament to a resilience forged in the crucible of this starkly beautiful, sun-drenched country.

About This Nogal Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nogal, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.558132, -105.707763. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Nogal and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Nogal includes the ZIP code (88341), telephone area code (575), county seat of Lincoln County (Carrizozo), and school district assignment (Carrizozo Municipal Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Nogal is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.