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Canutillo Texas Map

Explore Canutillo, Texas, 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 Canutillo, Texas

How to Use This Canutillo, Texas Map

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

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	Canutillo
State	Texas (TX)
County	El Paso County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	31.911492
Longitude	-106.600269
Population	6,212
Density	873.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	79835
Area Code	915
County Seat	El Paso
School District	Canutillo Independent School District

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About Canutillo, Texas

Canutillo is a locality in El Paso County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,212. The population density is 873.4 people per km². Canutillo is located at 31.9115°N, 106.6003°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 79835.

Canutillo maintains a quiet presence upon the arid plains of the high desert, defined primarily by the steady, life-giving path of the Rio Grande. It lies 12.5 miles north-northwest of El Paso, TX (from El Paso, TX: bearing 328°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north of Sunland Park. The landscape here is characterized by vast, open horizons where the light at dusk turns the earth a deep, bruised violet. To the east, the rugged silhouette of the Franklin Mountains rises abruptly against the sky, standing as a silent, ancient sentinel over the valley floor. Nearby, the terrain dips into the quiet recesses of Avispa Canyon, while the waters of Mulberry Reservoir offer a singular, still respite from the sun. The dry air carries the scent of sage and sun-baked stone, grounding Canutillo in a geography that feels both immense and intensely intimate.

Canutillo finds its roots in a history shaped by the convergence of agricultural traditions and the necessity of managing scarce water resources. The local economy persists through a blend of small-scale commerce and the industrious spirit of those who work the fertile riverbanks. Fields of alfalfa and cotton have long defined the regional industry, creating a patchwork of green against the dun-colored scrub. Beyond the agricultural heritage, the proximity to major transportation corridors has encouraged a modest, steady development of light trade and logistics. Residents move through their days with a measured pace, reflecting a culture that values the endurance required to thrive in this inland climate.

The cultural character of Canutillo is deeply intertwined with a bilingual, border-country heritage that informs everything from the local diet to the cadence of daily conversation. Community life often centers around the Westside Sports Complex, a gathering point for families and athletes who utilize the space under the wide, unclouded canopy of the desert sky. For those seeking movement, the Resler Drive Walk and Bike Trail provides a dedicated path through the scrubland, offering a direct view of the surrounding desert ecology. While the pace of life remains unhurried, the influence of regional figures like the artist Luis Jiménez—whose vibrant, large-scale sculptures have left an indelible mark on the broader cultural consciousness of this region—speaks to a surprising depth of creativity. Canutillo remains a place where the social fabric is held together by shared traditions and the simple, persistent rhythm of life along the river.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Westside Sports Complex (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 133° SE
Gallegos Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 331° NW
La Union Maze (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 305° NW
Franklin Mountains State Park (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 094° E
Westside Open Reserve (Local Recreation) — 3.5 mi, 144° SE
Franklin High School Stadium (Stadium) — 4.4 mi, 142° SE
El Paso (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 011° N
Desert Pride Accademy (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 330° NW
Organ/franklin Mountains Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 6.9 mi, 027° NE
Fusselman Canyon (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 099° E
Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks National Monument (National Monument) — 8.4 mi, 018° N · 574k acres
Azul cielo, no muro (Public Artwork) — 8.9 mi, 173° S
El Milagro (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 328° NW
Scenic Drive Viewpoint (Upper) (Viewpoint) — 11.3 mi, 139° SE
DIY Workshop El Paso (Arts Centre) — 12.2 mi, 148° SE
Kidd Performance Hall (Theatre) — 12.4 mi, 148° SE
Philanthropy Theater (Theatre) — 12.4 mi, 148° SE
3rd Calvary Museum (Museum) — 12.7 mi, 123° SE
Riverfront Stadium - Riverside High School (Stadium) — 18.0 mi, 133° SE
Aden Lava Flow Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 19.1 mi, 294° NW · 30k acres
AMC CLASSIC East Pointe 12 (Cinema) — 19.9 mi, 126° SE
Organ Mountains Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 20.7 mi, 358° N · 20k acres
Cistern (Historic Ruins) — 26.2 mi, 006° N
Issac House (Historic Ruins) — 26.5 mi, 008° N
NMSU University Museum (Museum) — 27.3 mi, 341° N
New Mexico State University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 27.3 mi, 341° N

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