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Black Hat.

Its Census reference point is in Semiarid Tablelands, within Arizona/New Mexico Plateau. Tse Bonito lies about 2.6 miles northwest of Black Hat 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 Black Hat, New Mexico
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Black Hat, 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 GEOGRAPHYMcKinley County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Black Hat on the map

THE BLACK HAT LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Semiarid Tablelands setting.

Black Hat CDP has 1.04 square miles of land in McKinley 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

Black Hat and McKinley County

Black Hat is associated with McKinley 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.

McKinley County

Black Hat by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Black Hat, or 0% of its total area. That share is close to McKinley County’s 0.1%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Black Hat CDP has 15.3% of the land area of nearby Tse Bonito CDP (6.81 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Black Hat land.

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

01

Separate Black Hat’s place name from its government

Black Hat is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Black Hat address as city approval. McKinley 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 Tse Bonito

Tse Bonito is 2.6 miles northwest of the Black Hat 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.

Black Hat 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 BLACK HAT

USGS National Map

Begin at 35.6311° N, 108.9641° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Black Hat ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Mckinley

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 Mckinley ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Black Hat 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 Black Hat.

Tse Bonito lies about 2.6 miles northwest of Black Hat by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Black Hat in context

NSEWTse Bonito · 2.6 miles1Rock Springs · 7.3 miles2Yah-ta-hey · 9.6 miles3Purty Rock · 10.5 miles4Williams Acres · 10.7 miles5Twin Lakes · 11.4 miles6OUTER RING: 11.4 MILES
  1. 1
    Tse Bonito2.6 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Rock Springs7.3 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Yah-ta-hey9.6 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Purty Rock10.5 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Williams Acres10.7 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Twin Lakes11.4 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 Black Hat
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 Black Hat?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in McKinley County. Black Hat’s 1.04 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Black Hat property in Semiarid Tablelands?+

No. Semiarid Tablelands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Black Hat 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 Tse Bonito as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.6 miles northwest of Black Hat’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 Black Hat?+

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.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Black Hat.
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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