Taos New Mexico Map

About Taos, New Mexico

Taos is a locality in Taos County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,458. The population density is 412.8 people per km². Taos is located at 36.4072°N, 105.5731°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87571.

Taos lies cradled by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, their rugged peaks often dusted with snow, a stark and beautiful contrast to the ochre earth of the high desert plateau. It lies 53.8 miles north-north-east of Santa Fe, NM (from Santa Fe, NM: bearing 22°T), and is situated 3.9 miles north-north-east of Ranchos de Taos. The Rio Grande, a powerful artery, has carved a deep gorge through the land to the west, a dramatic testament to geologic forces, while the valley itself unfolds in a patchwork of cottonwood groves and fields, their greens vibrant under the vast New Mexico sky. The air here carries a dry, crisp scent, tinged with the fragrance of piñon pine and sage, and the light, particularly at dusk, possesses an extraordinary clarity, painting the distant mesas in hues of rose and violet that linger long after the sun has dipped below the horizon. For centuries, Taos has been a crossroads of cultures, its history deeply rooted in the ancient Pueblo of Taos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where adobe structures have stood for over a thousand years, a living echo of indigenous life. Later, Spanish settlers arrived, bringing their own traditions and architecture, and in more recent times, artists and writers have been drawn to its unique spirit, establishing Taos as a renowned art colony. The local economy, once driven by agriculture and, for a time, mining in the surrounding mountains, now finds much of its lifeblood in tourism, drawn by the historical sites, the vibrant arts scene, and the unparalleled natural beauty that defines Taos.

About This Taos Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Taos, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.407248, -105.573066. 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 Taos and Taos County.

Detailed location data for Taos includes the ZIP code (87571), telephone area code (505), county seat of Taos County (Taos), and school district assignment (Taos 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 Taos is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.