Golden Acres New Mexico Map
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Interactive Map of Golden Acres, New Mexico
| City | Golden Acres |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Cibola County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 35.21012 |
| Longitude | -107.910208 |
| Population | 144 |
| Density | 60.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 87020 |
| Area Code | 505 |
| County Seat | Grants |
| School District | Grants-Cibola County Schools |
About Golden Acres, New Mexico
Golden Acres is a locality in Cibola County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 144. The population density is 60.6 people per km². Golden Acres is located at 35.2101°N, 107.9102°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87020.Golden Acres holds the high-desert light in a steady, amber grip, revealing a landscape defined by the stark silhouette of Black Mesa rising three miles to the horizon. It lies 51.8 miles east-southeast of Gallup, NM (from Gallup, NM: bearing 115°T), and is situated 5.5 miles northwest of Grants. The earth here is a palette of iron-red clay and pale, sun-bleached scrub, sloping toward the quiet, intermittent flow of San Mateo Creek. To the west, the cooling shade of the Cibola National Forest breathes a sharper, pine-scented air into the valley, tempering the dry heat that otherwise settles over the sagebrush. As dusk arrives, the shadow of Black Mesa stretches long and violet across the plains, turning the dusty expanse into a quiet, meditative theater of shifting grays and ochres.
Golden Acres carries the weight of a frontier history that lingers in the weathered adobe walls and the deliberate, slow-moving pace of daily life. The regional economy remains tethered to the land, drawing sustenance from the seasonal rhythm of ranching and the modest stewardship of the nearby Mount Taylor Ranger District. While life moves with the quiet persistence of the arid seasons, the proximity of Pole Canyon offers a reminder of the geologic forces that shaped this rugged territory. Residents of Golden Acres look toward the distant, hazy outlines of the landscape, finding a communal identity in the resilience required to thrive within such an uncompromising and beautiful expanse of New Mexico.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Cibola National Forest (National Forest) — 1.8 mi, 270° W · 1.6M acres
- Joshephine Elkins Park (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 153° SE
- Miradal Park (Local Park) — 2.5 mi, 162° S
- Mount Taylor Historic Marker (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 154° SE
- Route 66 Drive-Thru Neon Sign (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 142° SE
- Cibola County History Museum (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 141° SE
- The Roarin' 20's Sign (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 141° SE
- El Malpais National Conservation Area (National Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 158° S · 263k acres
- San Rafael Historical marker (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 163° S
- Grants Historic Marker (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 139° SE
- El Malpais National Monument (National Monument) — 7.5 mi, 144° SE · 109k acres
- Bluewater Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 9.2 mi, 310° NW
- Bluewater Lake State Park (State Park) — 12.1 mi, 298° NW
- El Malpais Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 12.8 mi, 166° S · 21k acres
- El Malpais Proposed or Recommended Wilderness Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 14.7 mi, 168° S · 98k acres
- Lava Caves (entry forbidden) (Viewpoint) — 17.5 mi, 198° S
- Garret Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 18.3 mi, 166° S
- Engine House? (Historic Ruins) — 19.0 mi, 263° W
- Cebolla Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 21.7 mi, 169° S · 62k acres
- Roy T. Herman's Garage (Attraction) — 22.0 mi, 306° NW
- West Malpais Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 23.6 mi, 188° S · 40k acres
- Phillips 66 Gas Station (Attraction) — 23.8 mi, 114° SE
- El Morro National Monument (National Monument) — 26.2 mi, 245° SW · 1,040 acres
- Acoma Museum (Museum) — 28.0 mi, 139° SE
- Fort Wingate Army Depot (Historic Castle / Fort) — 43.6 mi, 299° NW
- Red Rock Musuem (Museum) — 45.8 mi, 300° NW
- Front Row Seat (Cinema) — 49.3 mi, 297° NW
- USMC Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 51.7 mi, 295° NW
- George Galaris Multiultural Center (Museum) — 51.7 mi, 295° NW
- Museum of Zuni (Museum) — 54.1 mi, 260° W
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About This Golden Acres Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Golden Acres, New Mexico. Coordinates: 35.21012, -107.910208. 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 Golden Acres includes the ZIP code (87020), telephone area code (505), county seat of Cibola County (Grants), and school district assignment (Grants-Cibola County 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.
| Page generated | August 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. |
