Gila New Mexico Map

About Gila, New Mexico

Gila is a locality in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 285. The population density is 11.8 people per km². Gila is located at 32.9413°N, 108.5705°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP codes: 88038, 88028.

Gila occupies a rugged expanse where the earth opens into the deep, arid floor of Northrup Canyon. It lies 67.7 miles northwest of Deming, NM (from Deming, NM: bearing 316°T), and is situated 21.9 miles northwest of Silver City. The landscape is defined by the proximity of the Gila River, which carves a persistent path through the terrain, sustaining a ribbon of riparian growth against the backdrop of an unforgiving high desert. Seven miles to the east, the silhouette of Antelope Ridge rises against the sky, its jagged profile catching the light of the setting sun in shades of bruised purple and ochre. Those who traverse this country observe how the air thins and sharpens as evening approaches, turning the vast, dry horizon into a canvas of shifting shadows that seem to hold the heat of the day long after the light has retreated.

Gila carries the marks of a slow, deliberate history, shaped by generations who have learned to harvest a living from the challenging soil and the resources of the Upper Gila River Fee. The economy remains tethered to the rhythms of the land, with small-scale agriculture and the quiet stewardship of the surrounding high desert defining the local character. While Mikes Tank provides a modest, essential gathering point for the local fauna, the community looks toward the broader expanse for its identity, drawing subtle endurance from the silence of the canyons. The pace of life here is dictated by the turning seasons and the scarcity of water, fostering a culture of practical self-reliance that remains etched into the daily interactions of those who call Gila their home.

About This Gila Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gila, New Mexico. Coordinates: 32.941344, -108.570533. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Gila includes the ZIP code (88038, 88028), telephone area code (575), county seat of Grant County (Silver City), and school district assignment (Silver City Consolidated Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.