McKinley County Map, New Mexico
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McKinley County, New Mexico
McKinley County sprawls across the northwestern corner of New Mexico. Gallup, the county seat, calls itself the “Heart of Indian Country”. For good reason. The Navajo Nation covers a big chunk of the county. So does Zuni Pueblo.
The landscape is classic American Southwest. Red rocks, deep canyons, and wide-open skies. It’s breathtaking. This place has been inhabited for thousands of years. Ancient petroglyphs prove it. Route 66 runs through here. You can still see remnants of its heyday.
The county’s named after President William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States. Uranium mining was once big. Now, tourism is taking over. People come from all over to experience Native American culture.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | McKinley County |
| County Seat | Gallup |
| Population | Approximately 72,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Gallup, Zuni Pueblo, Thoreau, Church Rock, Crownpoint |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 40, U.S. Route 491, New Mexico State Road 602 |
| FIPS Code | 35-031 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 5,455 square miles (5,450 sq mi land, 5 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | San Juan County (North), Sandoval County (East), Cibola County (South), San Juan County (North), Sandoval County (East), Cibola County (South), Apache County, Arizona (West) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MT) |
| State | New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 35.4995° N, 108.7126° W |
| Etymology | Named after William McKinley, 25th President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Red Rock Park, Chaco Culture National Historical Park (nearby), Navajo Nation Museum |
| Website | McKinley County Website |
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