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Eddy County Map, New Mexico

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Eddy County, New Mexico

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Southeastern New Mexico is oil country, and Eddy County is at the heart of it. Carlsbad, the county seat, is known for its caverns. They’re underground palaces of limestone. But there’s more to this place than caves and oil derricks.

The Pecos River winds through the county. It’s an oasis in the Chihuahuan Desert. Ranching is still big here. You’ll see cowboys working cattle, just like in the old days. The county’s economy booms and busts with oil prices. It’s a roller coaster ride.

The heat during the summers shimmers off the pavement. But winters are mild. The county is named after a cattle rancher who became a big businessman. It’s fitting for a place where the old West meets the modern world.

CategoryDetails
County NameEddy County
County SeatCarlsbad
PopulationApproximately 60,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesCarlsbad, Artesia, Loving, Hope
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Route 62, U.S. Route 285, New Mexico State Road 31
FIPS Code35-015
Total Area (Land and Water)4,198 square miles (4,176 sq mi land, 22 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Otero County (West), Chaves County (North), Lea County (East), Loving County, Texas (Southeast), Reeves County, Texas (South), Culberson County, Texas (South)
Time ZoneMountain Time Zone (MT)
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.4250° N, 104.2288° W
EtymologyNamed after Charles Eddy, a local rancher and businessman
Major LandmarksCarlsbad Caverns National Park, Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park, Sitting Bull Falls
WebsiteEddy County Website

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