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Santa Teresa New Mexico Map

Explore Santa Teresa, 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 Santa Teresa, New Mexico

How to Use This Santa Teresa, New Mexico Map

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

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	Santa Teresa
State	New Mexico (NM)
County	DoÃ±a Ana County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	31.870061
Longitude	-106.671349
Population	5,044
Density	194.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	88008, 88021
Area Code	575
School District	Gadsden Independent Schools

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About Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Santa Teresa is a locality in DoÃ±a Ana County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,044. The population density is 194.7 people per km². Santa Teresa is located at 31.8701°N, 106.6713°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP codes: 88008, 88021.

Santa Teresa occupies a wide expanse of high desert terrain where the earth glows with a pale, golden light during the final hours of the day. It lies 5.4 miles northwest of Sunland Park, NM (from Sunland Park, NM: bearing 320°T), and is situated 4.5 miles south-southwest of Canutillo. The landscape remains defined by vast, open plains that stretch toward the horizon, meeting the sky in a seamless transition of color. Residents of Santa Teresa often walk through The Bluffs Community Park to appreciate the quietude of the surrounding scrubland. To the east, the Rio Grande flows steadily through the region, providing a necessary ribbon of moisture in an otherwise arid environment. Looking toward the distance, one might observe the sharp silhouette of Sierra de Cristo Rey rising against the clear, expansive heavens.

Santa Teresa serves as a significant hub for international commerce and logistical trade, functioning as a vital gateway for goods moving across the border. The local economy thrives on the activity of the Santa Teresa Port of Entry, which supports a robust industrial sector involving warehousing and assembly. Many families have built their livelihoods here by facilitating the movement of freight, grounding the community in the practical realities of global exchange. Historical development has been shaped by the necessity of transport, leading to a modern infrastructure that favors efficiency and heavy transit. The rhythm of daily life in Santa Teresa hums with the steady passage of commerce, reflecting a pragmatic approach to growth and regional stability.

Cultural identity in Santa Teresa reflects a blend of influences that honor the deep-rooted traditions of the borderland region. People often gather to walk or cycle along the Rio Grande Riverpark and Trail System, which offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with the riparian ecosystem. While the area is largely defined by its industrial purpose, the spirit of the place remains tied to the resilient flora and the stark, beautiful clarity of the desert air. Visitors seeking a deeper look into the region’s topography might venture toward the rugged terrain of Avispa Canyon, located several miles away. Though Santa Teresa does not claim famous residents, the character of the population is marked by a quiet endurance and a steady, industrious temperament that defines the local way of living.

Nearby Outdoor Places

River Trail (Local Park) — 3.9 mi, 087° E
Little River (Local Park) — 4.1 mi, 092° E
La Union Maze (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 031° NE
Westside Open Reserve (Local Recreation) — 6.1 mi, 091° E
Franklin High School Stadium (Stadium) — 6.9 mi, 095° E
Franklin Mountains State Park (State Park) — 7.1 mi, 074° E
Azul cielo, no muro (Public Artwork) — 7.9 mi, 139° SE
Desert Pride Accademy (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 009° N
El Paso (Monument) — 9.3 mi, 033° NE
Cristo Rey (Monument) — 9.3 mi, 128° SE
El Milagro (Attraction) — 10.5 mi, 357° N
Organ/franklin Mountains Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 11.6 mi, 039° NE
Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks National Monument (National Monument) — 12.7 mi, 023° NE · 574k acres
Scenic Drive Overlook (Viewpoint) — 12.8 mi, 118° SE
DIY Workshop El Paso (Arts Centre) — 13.0 mi, 125° SE
Kidd Performance Hall (Theatre) — 13.1 mi, 126° SE
Philanthropy Theater (Theatre) — 13.2 mi, 126° SE
3rd Calvary Museum (Museum) — 15.4 mi, 105° E
Aden Lava Flow Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 16.8 mi, 305° NW · 30k acres
East Potrillo Mountains Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 18.0 mi, 266° W · 13k acres
Riverfront Stadium - Riverside High School (Stadium) — 19.7 mi, 118° SE
AMC CLASSIC East Pointe 12 (Cinema) — 22.0 mi, 114° SE
Fountain Theatre (Cinema) — 28.8 mi, 346° N
Old Main (Historic Ruins) — 28.9 mi, 350° N
NMSU University Museum (Museum) — 29.0 mi, 351° N
Seismic Laboratory (Historic Ruins) — 29.0 mi, 356° N
Prehistoric Trackways National Monument (National Monument) — 34.9 mi, 341° N · 5,262 acres
White Sands National Park (National Park) — 56.1 mi, 015° N · 148k acres

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