Historic gold-mining camp on the Turquoise Trail (NM 14) between Madrid and San Pedro/Cedar Crest, one of New Mexico’s earliest gold districts (placer boom in the 1820s; later lode mining). Today a quiet roadside historic community with the San Francisco Catholic Church and mining-era remnants—public NM 14 corridor, not a shaft tour.
Field facts
| Region | Santa Fe County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.2670, -106.2139 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1825+ placer gold; later lode mining |
| Corridor | Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway (NM 14) |
| Landmark | San Francisco Catholic Church |
| County | Santa Fe County |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- CampgroundDOC LONG PICNIC SITES - A and B18.1 km away
- CampgroundLAS HUERTAS PICNIC SITE18.2 km away
- CampgroundBALSAM GLADE PICNIC SITE18.5 km away
- CampgroundCIENEGA PICNIC SITE18.9 km away
- CampgroundCAPULIN SPRING PICNIC SITE19.2 km away
- CampgroundNINE MILE PICNIC SITE19.9 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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