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Alamo.

Its Census reference point is in Semiarid Tablelands, within Arizona/New Mexico Plateau. Magdalena lies about 26.7 miles southeast of Alamo by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Alamo, New Mexico
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Alamo, New Mexico · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Alamo, New Mexico from above

USDA Farm Service Agency · National Agriculture Imagery Program, served by the USGS National Map

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THE SETTINGSemiarid Tablelands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSocorro County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Alamo on the map

THE ALAMO LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Semiarid Tablelands setting.

Alamo CDP has 39.2 square miles of land in Socorro County. Its Census reference point is in Semiarid Tablelands, within Arizona/New Mexico Plateau.

Plains and mesa tops alternate with steep tableland edges in this transition between deserts, grasslands and forested mountains. Local relief changes sharply even within the broader plateau setting.

Regional context: Arizona/New Mexico Plateau ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Alamo and Socorro County

Alamo is associated with Socorro County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Socorro County

Alamo by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Alamo, or 0% of its total area. That share is close to Socorro County’s 0%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Alamo CDP has 6.3 times the land area of nearby Magdalena village (6.22 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Alamo land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Alamo’s place name from its government

Alamo is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Alamo address as city approval. Socorro County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Semiarid Tablelands setting

Semiarid Tablelands belongs to Arizona/New Mexico Plateau. Is the acreage on a relatively level mesa top or below an escarpment, and how does its access connect to public roads?

03

Check the route, beyond Magdalena

Magdalena is 26.7 miles southeast of the Alamo reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Alamo resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ALAMO

USGS National Map

Begin at 34.4184° N, 107.5125° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Alamo ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Socorro

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Socorro ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Alamo data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Semiarid Tablelands

Explore the agency mapping behind the Arizona/New Mexico Plateau context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional New Mexico landowner resources

New Mexico OSE GIS

Water-resource maps, geospatial data, and points-of-diversion tools.

NMED onsite wastewater

Septic program guidance, permit-research information, and agency contacts.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Alamo.

Magdalena lies about 26.7 miles southeast of Alamo by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Alamo in context

NSEWMagdalena · 26.7 miles1Datil · 26.9 miles2Homestead · 28.1 miles3Alamillo · 35.9 miles4San Acacia · 36.6 miles5Chamizal · 36.8 miles6OUTER RING: 36.8 MILES
  1. 1
    Magdalena26.7 mi · village
  2. 2
    Datil26.9 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Homestead28.1 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Alamillo35.9 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    San Acacia36.6 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Chamizal36.8 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within New Mexico; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Alamo
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Alamo?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Socorro County. Alamo’s 39.2 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Alamo property in Semiarid Tablelands?+

No. Semiarid Tablelands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Alamo boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Magdalena as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 26.7 miles southeast of Alamo’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Alamo?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Alamo.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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