Explore Sunland Park, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sunland Park, 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 Sunland Park.
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 | Sunland Park |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 31.816754 |
| Longitude | -106.593778 |
| Population | 16,702 |
| Density | 474.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 88063 |
| Area Code | 575 |
| School District | Gadsden Independent Schools |
Sunland Park reveals itself through the steady, life-giving presence of the Rio Grande as it carves a path through the arid landscape. It lies 6.1 miles west-northwest of El Paso, TX (from El Paso, TX: bearing 296°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west of Fort Bliss. The terrain surrounding Sunland Park is defined by the expansive, sun-bleached beauty of the high desert, where the earth holds the heat long after the sun dips below the horizon. Only two miles distant, the Sierra de Cristo Rey rises as a silent sentinel over the borderlands, anchoring the view with its rugged, rocky silhouette. Residents often seek the quietude of the River Bend Hike & Bike, a sanctuary where the sparse vegetation offers a muted contrast to the brilliant, piercing clarity of the afternoon light. Further out, the gentle reaches of the Mesilla Valley provide a sense of openness, stretching toward the horizon in a vast, dry expanse that rewards the patient observer.
Sunland Park maintains a legacy deeply connected to the movement of people and goods across the regional landscape. The local economy finds its footing in commerce and the logistical rhythms of a border-adjacent hub, reflecting a history of diverse cultural exchange. Industrial activity here is practical and grounded, supporting the families who have long looked to the land and the transit corridors for their livelihood. Over the decades, Sunland Park has evolved into a place where the work ethic is as persistent as the dry winds sweeping off the plains. This industrious spirit remains the backbone of the region, ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the district continue with a quiet, steady resolve.
Cultural identity in Sunland Park thrives at the intersection of long-standing traditions and the modern pulse of a changing frontier. Visitors and locals alike might find their way toward the Rio Grande Riverpark and Trail System, which offers a rare, verdant respite for those looking to experience the local environment on foot or bicycle. While the area is largely defined by its own distinct character, the influence of the wider Southwest is evident in the architecture, the food, and the easygoing demeanor of its people. Life here moves with the sun, favoring the cool relief of morning and the social warmth that gathers as evening descends. The community holds its own stories close, reflecting a resilience that is as much a part of the local temperament as the stark, beautiful geography itself.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sunland Park, New Mexico. Coordinates: 31.816754, -106.593778. 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 Sunland Park includes the ZIP code (88063), telephone area code (575), county seat of Doña Ana County, and school district assignment (Gadsden Independent 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. |