Manzano Springs New Mexico Map

About Manzano Springs, New Mexico

Manzano Springs is a locality in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 7. The population density is 5.1 people per km². Manzano Springs is located at 34.9678°N, 106.2364°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87015.

Manzano Springs rests in the embrace of foothills that rise with a quiet, persistent strength, their slopes a study in ochre and sage. It lies 24.8 miles east-south-east of Albuquerque, NM (from Albuquerque, NM: bearing 109°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south-south-west of Edgewood. The land here is a testament to the patient sculpting of wind and sun, a terrain of arroyos that scar the earth with fleeting streams and mesas that stand like ancient sentinels against the vast, crystalline sky. Scrub oak and juniper cling to the less forgiving inclines, their gnarled branches catching the sharp, bright sunlight that defines the New Mexico high desert, while the air, particularly at dawn and dusk, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint, sweet perfume of blooming desert flora. The scattered dwellings of Manzano Springs seem to emerge organically from this landscape, their adobe hues blending seamlessly with the surrounding earth, giving the impression of a place that has always been, rather than one that was merely built. The history of Manzano Springs is deeply intertwined with the water that has, for millennia, trickled and flowed from the mountains, giving life to this arid expanse. Early peoples, drawn by these precious springs, left their mark in scattered pottery shards and faint pictographs, whispers of lives lived in harmony with the desert’s demanding beauty. Later, ranching and small-scale farming became the lifeblood of Manzano Springs, communities forming around the fertile pockets where water allowed for sustenance. Today, while the echoes of this pastoral past still resonate, the local economy has broadened, with artisans and craftspeople finding inspiration in the stark, luminous surroundings, their creations reflecting the unique character of the land. The rhythm of Manzano Springs is one of quiet persistence, a steady unfolding of days marked by the steady arc of the sun and the profound stillness of the desert night.

About This Manzano Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Manzano Springs, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.967827, -106.236415. 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 Manzano Springs and Bernalillo County.

Detailed location data for Manzano Springs includes the ZIP code (87015), telephone area code (505), county seat of Bernalillo County (Albuquerque), and school district assignment (Moriarty Municipal 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 Manzano Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.