Los Ranchos de Albuquerque New Mexico Map
Explore Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
Interactive Map of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico
How to Use This Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New Mexico or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Bernalillo County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 35.161988 |
| Longitude | -106.642804 |
| Population | 5,874 |
| Density | 509.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 87107, 87114 |
| Area Code | 505 |
| County Seat | Albuquerque |
| School District | Albuquerque Public Schools |
About Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is a locality in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,874. The population density is 509.4 people per km². Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is located at 35.1620°N, 106.6428°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 87107, 87114.Los Ranchos de Albuquerque commands a quiet expanse of high desert terrain where the quality of light at dusk turns the dust into a fine, gilded powder. It lies 1.4 miles southwest of North Valley, NM (from North Valley, NM: bearing 234°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north of Albuquerque. Bear Arroyo traces a modest path through the land just a mile away, offering a thin ribbon of moisture that supports the local flora. To the east, the Sandia Mountains rise with a sharp, jagged clarity against the horizon, anchoring the visual field of every resident. Beyond the immediate flatlands, the rugged terrain of Piedras Marcadas Canyon sits three miles off, holding the quiet memory of ancient geological shifts. The air here holds a crisp, dry stillness that clarifies the senses and makes the transition from afternoon to evening feel profound.
Agriculture has long defined the character of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, with small-scale farming and ancestral irrigation practices persisting amidst modern development. Historically, the area relied on the fertile soil to sustain orchards and fields, a legacy that remains visible in the surviving acequias that feed the local greenery. While the economy has shifted toward professional services and boutique retail, the commitment to maintaining rural zoning laws preserves the agrarian aesthetic. Residents value this deliberate pace, favoring the cultivation of small vineyards and gardens over dense industrial expansion. The interaction between the legacy of traditional land management and contemporary economic interests provides a steady, grounded rhythm to daily life.
Cultural identity in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque remains deeply tied to its multi-layered history, where Pueblo, Hispano, and Anglo influences converge in the architecture and social customs. Town Center Park serves as a central gathering point for the neighborhood, providing a space for community engagement that feels both intimate and expansive. The annual harvest seasons bring a distinct scent of roasting chiles to the air, signaling a communal celebration of the earth’s bounty that transcends mere food preparation. Notable individuals such as the author Tony Hillerman, who found deep inspiration in the landscapes of the region, have contributed to the intellectual and creative reputation of the surrounding area. Visitors often find that the slow, deliberate pace of the streets encourages a deeper appreciation for the subtle shifts in the desert sky.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Studio J (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 162° S
- Bosque (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 309° NW
- East Levee Road (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 309° NW
- Poblanos Fields Open Space (Anderson Fields) (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 211° SW
- Mid-North Valley Recreation Complex (U) (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 115° SE
- McIlhaney Dairy (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 124° SE
- Tree of Life (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 176° S
- Alameda Soccer Fields (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 037° NE
- Bachechi (State Recreation Area) — 2.0 mi, 003° N
- VSA North Fourth Art Center (Arts Centre) — 2.1 mi, 179° S
- Site of historic Alameda Pueblo (Historic Ruins) — 2.4 mi, 036° NE
- Calvary Amphitheater (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 097° E
- Adobe Theater (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 034° NE
- Observation Site (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 224° SW
- Petroglyphs (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 305° NW
- Petroglyph National Monument (National Monument) — 3.3 mi, 296° NW · 2,949 acres
- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 3.7 mi, 195° S
- At&sf 2926 (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 190° S
- New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 189° S
- Gallery Hózhó (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 199° S
- DynaTheater (Cinema) — 4.6 mi, 197° S
- Room 62 Gallery (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 199° S
- New Mexico Madonna of the Trail (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 185° S
- American International Rattlesnake Museum (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 198° S
- Telephone Pioneer Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 185° S
- Cibola National Forest (National Forest) — 8.3 mi, 070° E · 1.6M acres
- Sandia Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 8.7 mi, 065° NE · 38k acres
- Bernalillo Watershed, Plo 1882 Watershed Withdrawal (National Conservation Area) — 11.3 mi, 039° NE · 2,412 acres
- Bernalillo Watershed Addition, Plo 3839 10/4/1965 Watershed Withdrawal (National Conservation Area) — 11.5 mi, 047° NE · 1,700 acres
- Valle De Oro National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.3 mi, 186° S · 1,142 acres
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About This Los Ranchos de Albuquerque Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico. Coordinates: 35.161988, -106.642804. 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque includes the ZIP code (87107, 87114), telephone area code (505), county seat of Bernalillo County (Albuquerque), and school district assignment (Albuquerque Public Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
