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Bent.

Its Census reference point is in Madrean Lower Montane Woodlands, within Arizona/New Mexico Mountains. Mescalero lies about 4.2 miles east of Bent 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 Bent, New Mexico
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Bent, New Mexico from above

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THE SETTINGMadrean Lower Montane Woodlands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYOtero County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Bent on the map

THE BENT LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Madrean Lower Montane Woodlands setting.

Bent CDP has 6.14 square miles of land in Otero County. Its Census reference point is in Madrean Lower Montane Woodlands, within Arizona/New Mexico Mountains.

These southwestern mountain ranges rise above surrounding deserts and grasslands. Pinyon-juniper and oak woodlands give way to ponderosa pine, with colder forest types limited to the highest areas.

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

Bent and Otero County

Bent is associated with Otero 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.

Otero County

Bent by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Bent, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.2 percentage points lower than the 0.2% recorded for Otero County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Bent CDP has 34.3% of the land area of nearby Mescalero CDP (17.9 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Bent land.

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

01

Separate Bent’s place name from its government

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

02

Read the Madrean Lower Montane Woodlands setting

Madrean Lower Montane Woodlands belongs to Arizona/New Mexico Mountains. Which elevation band contains the parcel, and what do current maps show about its slope, approach road and water source?

03

Check the route, beyond Mescalero

Mescalero is 4.2 miles east of the Bent 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.

Bent 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 BENT

USGS National Map

Begin at 33.1425° N, 105.8724° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Bent ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Otero

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 Otero ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Bent 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

Madrean Lower Montane Woodlands

Explore the agency mapping behind the Arizona/New Mexico Mountains 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 Bent.

Mescalero lies about 4.2 miles east of Bent by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Bent in context

NSEWMescalero · 4.2 miles1Tularosa · 9.6 miles2La Luz · 12.4 miles3High Rolls · 15 miles4Cloudcroft · 15.4 miles5Ruidoso · 18.5 miles6OUTER RING: 18.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Mescalero4.2 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Tularosa9.6 mi · village
  3. 3
    La Luz12.4 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    High Rolls15 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Cloudcroft15.4 mi · village
  6. 6
    Ruidoso18.5 mi · village
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 Bent
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 Bent?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Otero County. Bent’s 6.14 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Bent property in Madrean Lower Montane Woodlands?+

No. Madrean Lower Montane Woodlands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Bent 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 Mescalero as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.2 miles east of Bent’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 Bent?+

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 Bent.
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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