Lake Roberts New Mexico Map
Explore Lake Roberts, New Mexico, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Lake Roberts, New Mexico
| City | Lake Roberts |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Grant County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 33.0313 |
| Longitude | -108.1689 |
| Population | 53 |
| Density | 72.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 88049 |
| Area Code | 575 |
| County Seat | Silver City |
| School District | Cobre Consolidated Schools |
About Lake Roberts, New Mexico
Lake Roberts is a locality in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 53. The population density is 72.3 people per km². Lake Roberts is located at 33.0313°N, 108.1689°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 88049.Lake Roberts shimmers as a high-altitude basin of collected water, fed by the persistent, cold pulse of Sapillo Creek that winds through the surrounding high desert terrain. It lies 57.8 miles north-northwest of Deming, NM (from Deming, NM: bearing 336°T), and is situated 19.2 miles north-northeast of Silver City. The landscape here is defined by an austere openness, where the earth gives way to the deep, weathered shadows of Meerschaum Canyon and the distant, jagged silhouette of Wild Horse Mesa. Within the Gila National Forest, the air holds a sharpness that thins the light, turning the late afternoon sun into a pale, liquid gold that clings to the bark of juniper and scrub oak. This is a country of quiet geology, where the ground is composed of volcanic ash and basalt, grounding the observer in a silence that feels as old as the shifting winds moving across the plains.
Lake Roberts serves as a vital anchor for those who seek the solitude of the wilderness, existing in a space where the legacy of the land outweighs the industry of men. Travelers often pass through the periphery of the Silver City Ranger District, moving toward the rugged paths that echo the historic routes of The Military Road, which once carried the weight of logistical survival across these arid stretches. The local economy remains tethered to the natural rhythm of the seasons, favoring the quiet trade of outdoor recreation and the stewardship of the watershed over the frantic pace of urban expansion. Life here is measured by the clarity of the water and the seasonal migration of elk, a cycle that continues undisturbed by the complexities of the modern world.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Gila National Forest (National Forest) — 0.1 mi, 269° W · 2.7M acres
- Austin Roberts Vista (Viewpoint) — 0.3 mi, 059° NE
- Gila Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 0.7 mi, 002° N · 560k acres
- Gila River Streamside Zone West, Middle & East Fork, Plo 4643 Streamside Zone Withdrawal (National Conservation Area) — 8.8 mi, 343° N · 284 acres
- Ben Lilly Memorial (Monument) — 10.2 mi, 206° SW
- Aldo Leopold Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.2 mi, 070° E · 204k acres
- Arrastre Interpretive Site (Historic Ruins) — 10.8 mi, 197° S
- Heart Bar Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.9 mi, 345° N
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (National Monument) — 13.6 mi, 343° N · 1,148 acres
- Bear Canyon Lake (and Dam) (State Recreation Area) — 14.0 mi, 136° SE
- Cliff Dwelling (Historic Ruins) — 14.8 mi, 340° N
- Ft. Bayard Mil. Res. Other (National Forest) — 16.3 mi, 172° S · 1,521 acres
- Otto Huechling House Historic Site (Attraction) — 16.3 mi, 138° SE
- Doctor Granville Wood House Historic Site (Attraction) — 16.3 mi, 138° SE
- Bear Creek Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 17.4 mi, 254° W
- Silver City Water Works Building Historic Site (Attraction) — 18.3 mi, 200° S
- Penny Park Mosaics (Public Artwork) — 18.5 mi, 200° S
- Western New Mexico University Museum (Museum) — 18.8 mi, 201° S
- Fine Arts Center Theater (Theatre) — 18.8 mi, 201° S
- Graham Gymnasium Historic Site (Attraction) — 18.8 mi, 201° S
- Webb Theater (Theatre) — 18.9 mi, 201° S
- Public Water Reserve No. 50 Water Reserve Withdrawal (National Conservation Area) — 21.9 mi, 273° W · 210 acres
- Black Range Museum (Museum) — 35.7 mi, 102° E
- Graves (Monument) — 36.3 mi, 278° W
- Leopold Vista Historical Monument (Monument) — 39.7 mi, 286° W
- Continental Divide Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 39.9 mi, 359° N · 74k acres
- Mogollon Museum (Museum) — 44.4 mi, 305° NW
- Hamilton Military Museum (Museum) — 52.7 mi, 083° E
- The Center Gallery Fine Art (Gallery) — 53.4 mi, 082° E
- Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks National Monument (National Monument) — 60.9 mi, 124° SE · 574k acres
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About This Lake Roberts Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Roberts, New Mexico. Coordinates: 33.0313, -108.1689. 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 Lake Roberts includes the ZIP code (88049), telephone area code (575), county seat of Grant County (Silver City), and school district assignment (Cobre 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.
| 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. |
