Map of Catron County, New Mexico

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Map of Catron County - Catron County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Catron County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Catron County located in the map, major cities in Catron county, population, areas, and places of interest.

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About Catron County, New Mexico

Catron County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It's county seat is Reserve. As per 2020 census, the population of Catron County is 3731 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,928 sq mi (17,943 km2). Catron County was established on 1921.

Catron County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	New Mexico
County Seat	Reserve
Largest City/Town	Reserve
Established	1921
Total Area	6,929 sq mi (17,946 sq km)
Land Area	6,928 sq mi (17,943 sq km)
Water Area	1 sq mi (3 sq km)
Population	3,579 (Census 2020)
Population Density	0.5 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Mountain Time Zone
Major Highways	U.S. Highway 180, State Road 12, State Road 32, State Road 36
Major Rivers	San Francisco River, Gila River
Neighboring Counties	Cibola County, Socorro County, Sierra County, Grant County, Hidalgo County, Apache County (Arizona), Greenlee County (Arizona)
Famous For	Gila Wilderness, rugged mountain landscapes, elk hunting, and remote scenic areas
Top Attractions	Gila National Forest, Gila Wilderness, Catwalk Recreation Area, and Quemado Lake
Official Website	Official Website

About Catron County, New Mexico

Catron County is located in western New Mexico near the Arizona border and was established in 1921. The county seat is Reserve, which is also the largest community in the county. Catron County is one of the largest counties in the United States by land area and is known for its remote wilderness, mountain forests, rivers, and exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities.

Cities and Towns in Catron County, New Mexico

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Reserve (county seat)	289	33.7139°N, 108.7573°W
Quemado	230	34.3584°N, 108.4912°W
Glenwood (CDP)	143	33.3176°N, 108.8845°W
Luna (CDP)	158	33.8195°N, 108.9440°W
Pleasanton (CDP)	106	33.2731°N, 108.8806°W
Apache Creek (CDP)	67	33.9050°N, 108.6895°W
Pie Town (CDP)	186	34.2992°N, 108.1431°W
Datil (CDP)	54	34.1456°N, 107.8431°W

Golf Courses in Catron County, New Mexico

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Quemado Lake Golf Course	Quemado	34.3965°N, 108.5032°W
Reserve Community Golf Area	Reserve	33.7189°N, 108.7608°W

Roads and Highways in Catron County, New Mexico

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

U.S. Highway 180 - scenic highway connecting Reserve with Silver City and Arizona
State Road 12 - route linking Reserve with Datil and western mountain areas
State Road 32 - connects Quemado with Apache Creek and southern communities
State Road 36 - serves remote northern areas and ranching communities

Neighboring Counties of Catron County

Cibola County (north)
Socorro County (east)
Sierra County (southeast)
Grant County (south)
Hidalgo County (southwest)
Greenlee County, Arizona (west)
Apache County, Arizona (northwest)

Top Attractions in Catron County, New Mexico

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Gila Wilderness - one of the first designated wilderness areas in the United States with hiking and wildlife viewing
Gila National Forest - vast forest area offering camping, fishing, and scenic mountain drives
Catwalk Recreation Area - historic canyon walkway and hiking destination near Glenwood
Quemado Lake - recreation lake known for fishing, boating, and camping
Pie Town - famous small community known for homemade pies and the Continental Divide Trail
San Francisco River Area - scenic river corridor with birdwatching and outdoor recreation
Luna Lake Region - nearby mountain recreation area with fishing and forest scenery
Datil Well Recreation Area - campground and picnic area along historic travel routes
Apache Creek Historic Sites - frontier history and ranching heritage locations
Continental Divide Trail - nationally known hiking trail crossing through the county
Reserve Ranger District Scenic Drives - mountain and forest routes with wildlife viewing opportunities
Mogollon Mountains - rugged peaks and wilderness landscapes popular with hikers and hunters

Distance from Catron County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Reserve to Silver City (Grant County), New Mexico - 99 mi (159 km)
Reserve to Socorro (Socorro County), New Mexico - 150 mi (241 km)
Reserve to Springerville (Apache County), Arizona - 74 mi (119 km)
Reserve to Albuquerque (Bernalillo County), New Mexico - 247 mi (398 km)
Reserve to Gallup (McKinley County), New Mexico - 176 mi (283 km)
Reserve to Las Cruces (Dona Ana County), New Mexico - 214 mi (344 km)
Reserve to Show Low (Navajo County), Arizona - 146 mi (235 km)
Reserve to Tucson (Pima County), Arizona - 285 mi (459 km)
Reserve to Phoenix (Maricopa County), Arizona - 310 mi (499 km)
Reserve to Deming (Luna County), New Mexico - 176 mi (283 km)
Reserve to Truth or Consequences (Sierra County), New Mexico - 173 mi (278 km)
Reserve to Farmington (San Juan County), New Mexico - 322 mi (518 km)

FAQs about Catron County

Where is Catron County located?

Catron County is located in western New Mexico near the Arizona border.

What is the population of Catron County?

The population of Catron County was 3,579 according to the Census 2020.

What is Catron County known for?

Catron County is known for the Gila Wilderness, mountain scenery, hunting, and remote outdoor recreation.

What are the major highways in Catron County?

The county is served by U.S. Highway 180 and several New Mexico state roads including State Road 12 and State Road 32.

Are there golf courses in Catron County?

Yes, Catron County has small community golf facilities near Quemado and Reserve.

References

US Counties Map by State

Map of Catron County Map, New Mexico