Map of Harding County, New Mexico

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

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About Harding County, New Mexico

Harding County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It's county seat is Mosquero. As per 2020 census, the population of Harding County is 639 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,126 sq mi (5,506 km2). Harding County was established on 1921.

Harding County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	New Mexico
County Seat	Mosquero
Largest City/Town	Roy
Established	1921
Total Area	2,126 sq mi (5,505 sq km)
Land Area	2,125 sq mi (5,504 sq km)
Water Area	1 sq mi (1 sq km)
Population	657 (Census 2020)
Population Density	0.3 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Mountain Time Zone
Major Highways	State Road 39, State Road 120, State Road 402
Major Rivers	Canadian River tributaries and seasonal prairie streams
Neighboring Counties	Union County, Colfax County, Mora County, San Miguel County, Quay County
Famous For	Open prairie ranchlands, cattle ranching, scenic mesas, and rural High Plains landscapes
Top Attractions	Kiowa National Grassland, Mills Canyon, Canadian River Valley, and historic Mosquero
Official Website	Official Website

About Harding County, New Mexico

Harding County is located in northeastern New Mexico and was established in 1921. The county seat is Mosquero, while Roy is the largest community in the county. Harding County is one of the least populated counties in New Mexico and is known for ranching, rolling prairie landscapes, mesas, and remote scenic beauty across the High Plains region.

Cities and Towns in Harding County, New Mexico

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Roy	234	35.9439°N, 104.1911°W
Mosquero (county seat)	93	35.7767°N, 103.9567°W
Solano (village)	13	35.7995°N, 104.1711°W
Trementina (CDP)	17	35.4669°N, 104.4945°W
Ragland (historic community)	Historic settlement	35.8934°N, 103.4708°W

Golf Courses in Harding County, New Mexico

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Roy Community Golf Area	Roy	35.9450°N, 104.1890°W
Mosquero Recreation Golf Grounds	Mosquero	35.7762°N, 103.9589°W

Roads and Highways in Harding County, New Mexico

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and communities.

State Road 39 - north-south route connecting Roy and Mosquero with nearby ranching regions
State Road 120 - scenic highway linking Harding County with Mora and Colfax counties
State Road 402 - rural route serving eastern prairie communities and ranchlands

Neighboring Counties of Harding County

Union County (east)
Colfax County (north)
Mora County (west)
San Miguel County (southwest)
Quay County (south)

Top Attractions in Harding County, New Mexico

The county offers a mix of natural and historical attractions.

Kiowa National Grassland - expansive grassland area with prairie scenery and wildlife viewing
Mills Canyon - scenic canyon along the Canadian River with hiking and photography opportunities
Canadian River Valley - remote landscape known for ranching and open plains scenery
Historic Mosquero - small rural county seat with preserved western architecture
Roy Community Museum - local museum focused on ranching and pioneer history
Trementina Mesa Scenic Drives - countryside routes featuring mesas and prairie landscapes
Prairie Wildlife Areas - birdwatching and wildlife viewing across grassland habitats
Historic Ranchlands of Harding County - cattle ranching regions with Old West heritage
Solano Historic Community - small historic settlement reflecting rural New Mexico history
Night Sky Viewing Areas - remote locations known for dark skies and stargazing

Distance from Harding County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Mosquero to Tucumcari (Quay County), New Mexico - 63 mi (101 km)
Mosquero to Raton (Colfax County), New Mexico - 97 mi (156 km)
Mosquero to Las Vegas (San Miguel County), New Mexico - 94 mi (151 km)
Mosquero to Clayton (Union County), New Mexico - 70 mi (113 km)
Mosquero to Santa Fe (Santa Fe County), New Mexico - 179 mi (288 km)
Mosquero to Albuquerque (Bernalillo County), New Mexico - 205 mi (330 km)
Mosquero to Amarillo (Potter County), Texas - 156 mi (251 km)
Mosquero to Pueblo (Pueblo County), Colorado - 211 mi (340 km)
Mosquero to Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado - 247 mi (398 km)
Mosquero to Oklahoma City (Oklahoma County), Oklahoma - 333 mi (536 km)
Mosquero to Lubbock (Lubbock County), Texas - 240 mi (386 km)
Mosquero to Denver (Denver County), Colorado - 330 mi (531 km)

FAQs about Harding County

Where is Harding County located?

Harding County is located in northeastern New Mexico within the High Plains region.

What is the population of Harding County?

The population of Harding County was 657 according to the Census 2020.

What is Harding County known for?

Harding County is known for ranching, prairie landscapes, scenic canyons, and rural High Plains scenery.

What are the major highways in Harding County?

The county is served primarily by New Mexico State Roads 39, 120, and 402.

Are there golf courses in Harding County?

Harding County has small community golf and recreation areas near Roy and Mosquero.

References

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Map of Harding County Map, New Mexico