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Torrance County Map, New Mexico

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Torrance County, New Mexico

Torrance Location Map New Mexico

Torrance County is right in the heart of New Mexico. It’s where the plains meet the mountains. Estancia is the county seat. Small town, big sky. This place has history. Ancient pueblos, Spanish missions, you name it.

The Salt Lakes are a unique feature. They’re remnants of an ancient inland sea. Mountainair, another town in the county, is known as the “Gateway to Ancient Cities”. Then, there’s Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument in the southwest. It’s a window into the past.

Agriculture is still big here. Pinto beans are a major crop. Who knew? The county has some of the darkest skies in the country. Stargazers love it. Manzano Mountains State Park is for hiking, camping, and picnicking.

CategoryDetails
County NameTorrance County
County SeatEstancia
PopulationApproximately 16,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesEstancia, Moriarty, Mountainair, Willard
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 40, U.S. Route 60, U.S. Route 285, New Mexico State Road 41
FIPS Code35-057
Total Area (Land and Water)3,346 square miles (3,344 sq mi land, 2 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Santa Fe County (North), San Miguel County (North), Guadalupe County (East), Lincoln County (South), Socorro County (South), Valencia County (West), Bernalillo County (Northwest)
Time ZoneMountain Time Zone (MT)
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.7438° N, 105.9974° W
EtymologyNamed after Francis J. Torrance, a prominent rancher and politician
Major LandmarksSalinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Manzano Mountains State Park, Quarai Ruins
WebsiteTorrance County Website

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