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Cotton City.

Its Census reference point is in Chihuahuan Basins and Playas, within Chihuahuan Deserts. Animas lies about 12.2 miles south of Cotton City 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 Cotton City, New Mexico
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Cotton City, New Mexico from above

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THE SETTINGChihuahuan Basins and Playas
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYHidalgo County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Cotton City on the map

THE COTTON CITY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Chihuahuan Basins and Playas setting.

Cotton City CDP has 25.8 square miles of land in Hidalgo County. Its Census reference point is in Chihuahuan Basins and Playas, within Chihuahuan Deserts.

Desert basins and mountain ranges extend across this region, with the Rio Grande and Pecos as important drainage corridors. Arid shrubland and grassland contrast with wooded higher elevations.

Regional context: Chihuahuan Deserts ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Cotton City and Hidalgo County

Cotton City is associated with Hidalgo 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.

Hidalgo County

Cotton City by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Cotton City, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.3 percentage points lower than the 0.3% recorded for Hidalgo County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Cotton City CDP has 1.6 times the land area of nearby Animas CDP (15.7 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Cotton City land.

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

01

Separate Cotton City’s place name from its government

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

02

Read the Chihuahuan Basins and Playas setting

Chihuahuan Basins and Playas belongs to Chihuahuan Deserts. Is the parcel in a river corridor, interior basin or mountain foothill, and what access and water records come with it?

03

Check the route, beyond Animas

Animas is 12.2 miles south of the Cotton City 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.

Cotton City 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 COTTON CITY

USGS National Map

Begin at 32.1105° N, 108.8801° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Cotton City ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Cotton City 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

Chihuahuan Basins and Playas

Explore the agency mapping behind the Chihuahuan Deserts 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 Cotton City.

Animas lies about 12.2 miles south of Cotton City by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Cotton City in context

NSEWAnimas · 12.2 miles1Windmill · 17.2 miles2Lordsburg · 19.2 miles3Rodeo · 20.6 miles4Glen Acres · 20.6 miles5Playas · 24.3 miles6OUTER RING: 24.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Animas12.2 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Windmill17.2 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Lordsburg19.2 mi · city
  4. 4
    Rodeo20.6 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Glen Acres20.6 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Playas24.3 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 Cotton City
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 Cotton City?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Hidalgo County. Cotton City’s 25.8 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Cotton City property in Chihuahuan Basins and Playas?+

No. Chihuahuan Basins and Playas is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Cotton City 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 Animas as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 12.2 miles south of Cotton City’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 Cotton City?+

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 Cotton City.
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