Cannon AFB New Mexico Map
Cannon AFB, New Mexico — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cannon AFB, Curry County.
Interactive Map of Cannon AFB, New Mexico
| City | Cannon AFB |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Curry |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 34.3885 |
| Longitude | -103.3185 |
| Population | 2,405 |
| Density | 189.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Cannon AFB, New Mexico
Cannon AFB is a locality in Curry County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,405. The population density is 189.4 people per km². Cannon AFB is located at 34.3885°N, 103.3185°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 88101.
Cannon AFB rises from the high plains of eastern New Mexico, a stark expanse where the wind sculpts the ochre earth into low, rolling dunes. It lies 6.6 miles west of Clovis, NM (from Clovis, NM: bearing 260°T), and is situated 14.0 miles north of Portales. The sky here is a vast, unbroken dome, a canvas of cerulean by day that bleeds into bruised purples and fiery oranges at dusk, casting long, ephemeral shadows across the sparse, sun-baked scrub. The air itself carries a dry, mineral tang, a constant whisper of dust and distant horizons. Beyond the immediate, utilitarian structures of the base, the landscape stretches into an unbroken panorama of sagebrush and hardy grasses, punctuated by the occasional stoic mesquite, their thorny branches reaching like supplicating hands toward the immense sky. This land, once the domain of nomadic peoples and later cattle ranchers, now hums with the focused energy of air power, its economy inextricably linked to the roar of jet engines and the strategic presence of the United States Air Force. The founding of Cannon AFB in the mid-20th century brought a surge of development, transforming the quiet ranchlands into a hub of military activity and consequently shaping the character of the surrounding settlements. The local economy, beyond the base itself, draws sustenance from agriculture, particularly cattle ranching, and the services that cater to the transient population of airmen and their families, creating a distinctive blend of frontier resilience and modern military exigency. The vast, open spaces that surround Cannon AFB, while seemingly empty, hold a deep history, a silent testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this arid, beautiful land home.
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About This Cannon AFB Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Cannon AFB, New Mexico with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Cannon AFB and Curry County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Cannon AFB is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Cannon AFB is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
