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Roswell New Mexico Map

Explore Roswell, 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 Roswell, New Mexico

How to Use This Roswell, New Mexico Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Roswell, 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 Roswell.

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	Roswell
State	New Mexico (NM)
County	Chaves County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	33.373442
Longitude	-104.529393
Population	48,422
Density	629.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	88201, 88203, 88202
Area Code	575
County Seat	Roswell
School District	Roswell Independent Schools

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About Roswell, New Mexico

Roswell is a locality in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of 48,422. The population density is 629.2 people per km². Roswell is located at 33.3734°N, 104.5294°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Roswell is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 88201, 88203, 88202.

Roswell spreads across a vast expanse of high desert prairie where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered under a relentless, brilliant sun. It lies 38.8 miles north of Artesia, NM (from Artesia, NM: bearing 350°T), and is situated 93.5 miles west-northwest of Hobbs. The Rio Hondo carves a quiet, essential path through this arid landscape, providing a narrow ribbon of vitality that sustains the surrounding terrain. To the west, the subtle rise of Sixmile Hill breaks the flatness of the plains, offering a distinct silhouette against the shifting colors of the afternoon sky. Visitors might find a moment of stillness at Reischman Park, where the local flora reflects the resilience required to thrive in such a dry climate. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the landscape opens into the rugged basin of Eightmile Draw, while the waters of Chain Lakes provide a rare, shimmering contrast to the dusty earth.

Roswell emerged from the early grit of frontier settlement, evolving from a modest trading post into a center for expansive agricultural ventures. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the productivity of the land, with cattle ranching and dairy farming serving as the primary engines of regional commerce. Fields of alfalfa and cotton draw sustenance from the careful management of water, painting the valley in varying shades of green that defy the surrounding brown brush. Over the decades, the industry has expanded to include a robust presence in petroleum exploration and aviation, building upon the infrastructure established by the military bases that once defined the local silhouette. This practical, industrious spirit defines the daily rhythm of the people who work the soil and maintain the steady flow of trade across the plains.

Roswell maintains a distinct cultural identity, often recognized for its playful engagement with the mysteries of the cosmos and the lore of the mid-twentieth century. The International UFO Museum and Research Center serves as a primary landmark, drawing curious travelers from across the globe who seek to explore the narrative of the 1947 incident. While the town embraces this extraterrestrial fame, the local character is grounded in the traditions of a working community that values neighborly connection and simple, honest hospitality. Notable figures such as the renowned artist Peter Hurd found inspiration in the stark beauty of the light and the honesty of the regional architecture. Seasonal events bring the residents together in the public squares, reinforcing a sense of continuity that persists despite the rapid pace of change elsewhere in the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Martin Luther King Junior Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 198° S
Stiles Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 310° NW
Berlin Wall Fragment (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 005° N
POW/MIA Memorial (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 005° N
Iron Cross (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 005° N
R H Goddard's Launch Tower (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 010° N
Walker Aviation Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 173° S
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.1 mi, 081° E · 50k acres
Snow Goose Hill Overlook (Viewpoint) — 7.2 mi, 063° NE
Roswell Cave Complex Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 8.3 mi, 066° NE
Bottomless Lakes State Park (State Park) — 10.2 mi, 094° E
Salt Creek Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.5 mi, 020° N · 9,723 acres
Atlas Missile Site 579-11 (Historic Ruins) — 15.9 mi, 350° N
Old Frazier Schoolhouse (Historic Ruins) — 19.3 mi, 036° NE
Lake Arthur Educational Museum (Museum) — 27.6 mi, 160° S
Freedom's Fire (Public Artwork) — 37.4 mi, 169° S
William Baskin House Historic Site (Attraction) — 37.4 mi, 169° S
Hodges-Runyan-Brainard House Historic Site (Attraction) — 37.4 mi, 169° S
John Acord House Historic Site (Attraction) — 37.4 mi, 169° S
Ocotillo (Theatre) — 37.4 mi, 168° S
Artesia Historical Museum and Art Centre (Museum) — 37.6 mi, 169° S
Capitan Mountains Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 40.6 mi, 289° W · 36k acres
Lincoln National Forest (National Forest) — 40.7 mi, 290° W · 1.1M acres
Museum of the Horse (Museum) — 61.6 mi, 268° W
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 62.0 mi, 274° W
La Cueva 6 (Cinema) — 66.4 mi, 166° S

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