De Baca County Map, New Mexico
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De Baca County, New Mexico
De Baca County sits right in the middle of eastern New Mexico. It’s one of those places that feels lost in time. Fort Sumner, the county seat, is where Billy the Kid met his end. You can still visit his grave.
The county’s named after the state’s first Hispanic governor. It’s small. Real small. Less than 2,000 people call it home. But what it lacks in population, it makes up for in character.
The Pecos River cuts through, including through Fort Sumner. It’s a lifeline in this dry country. Fishing and boating are popular here. The people here are tough and they have to be to make it in this unforgiving land.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | De Baca County |
| County Seat | Fort Sumner |
| Population | Approximately 1,800 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Fort Sumner, Lake Sumner |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 60, U.S. Route 84, New Mexico State Road 20 |
| FIPS Code | 35-011 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 2,334 square miles (2,322 sq mi land, 12 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Guadalupe County (North), Quay County (Northeast), Roosevelt County (East), Chaves County (South), Lincoln County (West) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MT) |
| State | New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 34.4133° N, 104.2425° W |
| Etymology | Named after Ezequiel Cabeza De Baca, the Governor of New Mexico |
| Major Landmarks | Billy the Kid Museum, Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner State Monument, Sumner Lake State Park |
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