Crownpoint New Mexico Map

About Crownpoint, New Mexico

Crownpoint is a locality in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,882. The population density is 16.8 people per km². Crownpoint is located at 35.6781°N, 108.1512°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87313.

Crownpoint rests in a vast, open expanse where the earth’s broad shoulders heave and fall under an immense sky. It lies 72.6 miles south of Farmington, NM (from Farmington, NM: bearing 177°T), and is situated 19.5 miles north-north-east of Thoreau. The landscape here is a study in muted resilience: scrubby juniper and piñon pine cling tenaciously to the ochre-tinged soil, their gnarled branches reaching like patient, weather-beaten hands. Wide, arcing horizons define the world, and the air, when it moves, carries the dry scent of dust and distant, sun-baked rock. The sun itself seems to linger here, casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch and deepen as the day wears on, painting the land in hues of burnished gold and deep, bruised purple before surrendering to the cool embrace of night. This is a place where the Navajo Nation's enduring presence shapes the spirit of Crownpoint, a heritage evident in the vibrant textiles and the quiet strength of its people. Historically, the area has been a hub for agricultural endeavors, with cattle ranching and sheep herding forming the backbone of its economy for generations, a legacy visible in the scattered windmills that dot the horizon, silently drawing water from the earth. The Crownpoint Indian Rodeo Association stands as a testament to the community's deep connection to its equestrian traditions, a vibrant pulse of activity that draws participants and spectators from across the region. The local school district, a significant employer, also plays a central role in the daily life of Crownpoint, fostering a sense of shared purpose and continuity.

About This Crownpoint Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crownpoint, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.678077, -108.151178. 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 Crownpoint and McKinley County.

Detailed location data for Crownpoint includes the ZIP code (87313), telephone area code (505), county seat of McKinley County (Gallup), and school district assignment (Gallup-McKinley County 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 Crownpoint is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.