Bent New Mexico Map

About Bent, New Mexico

Bent is a locality in Otero County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 10. The population density is 2.9 people per km². Bent is located at 33.1587°N, 105.8569°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 88314.

Bent lies in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains begin their slow surrender to the southeastern New Mexico plains. It lies 18.9 miles north-north-east of Alamogordo, NM (from Alamogordo, NM: bearing 18°T), and is situated 4.8 miles west of Mescalero. The land here is a study in muted earth tones – ochre, sienna, and a pale, sun-bleached gold – broken by the stubborn greens of mesquite and cholla. A perpetual, almost liquid light seems to suffuse the air, softening the sharp edges of distant mesas and lending a timeless quality to the scrub-dotted terrain. The wind, a constant companion, whispers through the dry grasses, carrying the scent of dust and sun-baked sagebrush, a scent that speaks of vast, unpopulated distances. The history of Bent is as dry and resilient as the land itself, a place shaped by those who sought fortune and a new beginning in this rugged country. Ranching has long been the lifeblood of the region, the vast ranches requiring a hardy breed of individual willing to contend with the elements. Though the boom years of cattle drives have long since faded, the spirit of that independent enterprise still lingers, a quiet pride in self-sufficiency. Life in Bent moves at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a gentle ebb and flow that allows for contemplation and a deep connection to the land.

About This Bent Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bent, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.158695, -105.856933. 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 Bent and Otero County.

Detailed location data for Bent includes the ZIP code (88314), telephone area code (575), county seat of Otero County (Alamogordo), and school district assignment (Tularosa 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 Bent is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.