Rivers New Mexico Map
Explore Rivers, New Mexico, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Rivers, New Mexico
| City | Rivers |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Catron County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 33.6757 |
| Longitude | -108.7768 |
| Population | 22 |
| Density | 3.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 87830 |
| Area Code | 575 |
| County Seat | Reserve |
| School District | Reserve Independent Schools |
About Rivers, New Mexico
Rivers is a locality in Catron County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 22. The population density is 3.8 people per km². Rivers is located at 33.6757°N, 108.7768°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87830.Rivers remains defined by the persistent, cooling presence of the Tularosa River, which carves a narrow, verdant vein through the arid expanse of the high desert. It lies 75.1 miles east-southeast of Pinetop Lakeside, AZ (from Pinetop Lakeside, AZ: bearing 115°T), and is situated 41.9 miles northeast of Greenlee. The terrain surrounding Rivers rises toward the rugged silhouette of Higgins Mountain, while the deeper shadows of Magdalena Canyon provide a dramatic contrast to the sun-bleached plains. Here, the light at dusk possesses a peculiar, honeyed quality that seems to suspend the ponderosa pines of the Gila National Forest in a translucent, golden stillness, grounding the landscape in an ancient, quiet permanence.
History in Rivers is measured by the slow accumulation of dust and the enduring resilience of those who cultivate the scrubby, sun-drenched earth. The regional economy leans into the rhythms of the land, supported by the sprawling boundaries of the Gila National Forest, which dictates the pace of life as much as the shifting seasons. Local life often finds its focus in the silent, expansive stretches of the wilderness, where the Apache Peak Trail offers a demanding path for those seeking to traverse the higher elevations. In Rivers, the passage of time is felt not in the frantic ticking of clocks, but in the way the air thins toward evening, cooling the soil and leaving the scent of sage and dry pine to settle over the quiet, uncrowded roads.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Gila National Forest (National Forest) — 0.1 mi, 181° S · 2.7M acres
- Apache National Forest (National Forest) — 6.7 mi, 330° NW · 1.8M acres
- Blue Range Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 7.9 mi, 249° W · 29k acres
- Blue Range Primitive Area (National) (National Conservation Area) — 16.1 mi, 255° W · 180k acres
- Mogollon Theater (Theatre) — 19.2 mi, 184° S
- Gila Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 21.6 mi, 181° S · 560k acres
- Castle Creek Watersheds Research Area. Plo 3263 Watershed Withdrawal (National Conservation Area) — 22.7 mi, 274° W · 2,792 acres
- Official Scenic Historic Marker (Monument) — 22.8 mi, 198° S
- Pelona Mountain Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 26.6 mi, 090° E
- Continental Divide Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 30.5 mi, 086° E · 74k acres
- Lower San Francisco Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 30.9 mi, 191° S · 7,142 acres
- State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 33.2 mi, 331° NW
- Bat Cave (Historic Ruins) — 33.2 mi, 078° E
- Leopold Vista Historical Monument (Monument) — 34.2 mi, 185° S
- State Border sign (Viewpoint) — 37.3 mi, 336° NW
- Graves (Monument) — 39.3 mi, 181° S
- Cliff Dwelling (Historic Ruins) — 40.3 mi, 137° SE
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (National Monument) — 41.7 mi, 137° SE · 1,148 acres
- Madonna of the Trail (Public Artwork) — 43.0 mi, 317° NW
- Butterfly Lodge Museum (Museum) — 45.3 mi, 302° NW
- Hangin' Tree (Attraction) — 67.3 mi, 110° E
- Silver City Water Works Building Historic Site (Attraction) — 68.0 mi, 155° SE
- Fine Arts Center Theater (Theatre) — 68.2 mi, 155° SE
- Graham Gymnasium Historic Site (Attraction) — 68.3 mi, 155° SE
- Western New Mexico University Museum (Museum) — 68.4 mi, 155° SE
- Bowden Hall Historic Site (Attraction) — 68.4 mi, 155° SE
- White Mountain Family Fun Park (Theme Park) — 78.5 mi, 296° NW
- Stargazer 5 (Cinema) — 80.0 mi, 224° SW
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About This Rivers Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rivers, New Mexico. Coordinates: 33.6757, -108.7768. 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 Rivers includes the ZIP code (87830), telephone area code (575), county seat of Catron County (Reserve), and school district assignment (Reserve Independent 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. |
