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Folsom.

Its Census reference point is in Mesa de Maya/Black Mesa, within Southwestern Tablelands. Des Moines lies about 7.6 miles southeast of Folsom 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 Folsom, New Mexico
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Folsom, New Mexico from above

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THE SETTINGMesa de Maya/Black Mesa
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYUnion County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Folsom on the map

THE FOLSOM LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Mesa de Maya/Black Mesa setting.

Folsom village has 0.65 square miles of land in Union County. Its Census reference point is in Mesa de Maya/Black Mesa, within Southwestern Tablelands.

Canyons, mesas, badlands and river breaks border the High Plains. This more dissected country includes grassland and shrub-covered slopes, with sharper terrain changes than the neighboring plains.

Regional context: Southwestern Tablelands ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Folsom and Union County

Folsom is associated with Union 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.

Union County

Folsom by land and water

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

For scale, Folsom village has 74.8% of the land area of nearby Des Moines village (0.87 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Folsom land.

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

01

Locate the parcel within Folsom

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Folsom. Check the Union County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Mesa de Maya/Black Mesa setting

Mesa de Maya/Black Mesa belongs to Southwestern Tablelands. How much acreage is on tableland compared with canyon sides or river breaks, and where does documented access enter?

03

Check the route, beyond Des Moines

Des Moines is 7.6 miles southeast of the Folsom 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.

Folsom 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 FOLSOM

USGS National Map

Begin at 36.8478° N, 103.9176° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Folsom ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Folsom data

View Census information selected by this village’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Mesa de Maya/Black Mesa

Explore the agency mapping behind the Southwestern Tablelands 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 Folsom.

Des Moines lies about 7.6 miles southeast of Folsom by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Folsom in context

NSEWDes Moines · 7.6 miles1Capulin · 8.4 miles2Grenville · 24.4 miles3Raton · 29 miles4Maxwell · 40.6 miles5Springer · 50.4 miles6OUTER RING: 50.4 MILES
  1. 1
    Des Moines7.6 mi · village
  2. 2
    Capulin8.4 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Grenville24.4 mi · village
  4. 4
    Raton29 mi · city
  5. 5
    Maxwell40.6 mi · village
  6. 6
    Springer50.4 mi · town
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 Folsom
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 Folsom?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Union County. Folsom’s 0.65 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Folsom property in Mesa de Maya/Black Mesa?+

No. Mesa de Maya/Black Mesa is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Folsom 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 Des Moines as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 7.6 miles southeast of Folsom’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 Folsom?+

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 Folsom.
Your next chapter.

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