Ghost Town
Socorro County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Silver–lead–zinc mining camp in the Magdalena Mountains south of Magdalena. After 1870s discoveries the district boomed; mill foundations, stone walls, and the prominent graphic-smelter stack remain along the public Kelly Road approach. Townsite is a classic New Mexico mining-district ghost with interpretive interest for industrial archaeology.
| Region | Socorro County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 34.0831, -107.2053 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1870s–mid-20th century mining |
| District | Magdalena mining district |
| Remains | Mill ruins, stone walls, smelter stack |
| Access | Paved then dirt Kelly Road from Magdalena |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.