Faywood New Mexico Map

About Faywood, New Mexico

Faywood is a locality in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. The population density is 10.8 people per km². Faywood is located at 32.6247°N, 107.8723°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 88034.

Faywood lies in a broad, sun-baked basin where the Gila River’s ancient waters once meandered. It lies 67.3 miles west-north-west of Las Cruces, NM (from Las Cruces, NM: bearing 289°T), and is situated 17.8 miles east-south-east of Bayard. The landscape here is a study in resilience, a palette of ochre and sagebrush clinging to rolling hills that bake under the New Mexico sun. Canyons, etched by eons of wind and water, slice through the terrain, their shadowed depths offering a respite from the relentless glare. The air itself carries a dry, mineral tang, a scent of sun-baked earth and hardy vegetation that seems to whisper of endurance. Even the sparse clouds, when they appear, seem to hang suspended, painted onto the vast, pale blue canvas of the sky with a delicate, almost ethereal touch. The history of Faywood is deeply intertwined with the earth's bounty, particularly the mineral wealth that drew early prospectors and settlers. For generations, the economy here has been shaped by the extraction of valuable resources, leaving behind a legacy visible in the scattered remnants of mining operations and the stoic character of its inhabitants. This rugged terrain, while challenging, has also fostered a unique self-reliance, a quiet dignity that permeates the everyday life of Faywood. The land itself, with its stark beauty and underlying richness, continues to define the spirit of this place, a constant reminder of both the hardships and the enduring rewards of life in this corner of Grant County.

About This Faywood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Faywood, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.6247, -107.8723. 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 Faywood and Grant County.

Detailed location data for Faywood includes the ZIP code (88034), telephone area code (575), county seat of Grant County (Silver City), and school district assignment (Cobre Consolidated 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 Faywood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.