Historic
Socorro County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Living historic mining and stock-shipping town at the foot of the Magdalena Mountains, once the railhead for the Kelly mining district and a major cattle-drive terminus. Walkable Main Street, period buildings, and gateway to mountain recreation west of Socorro on US-60.
| Region | Socorro County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 34.1167, -107.2439 |
| Era | Silver/lead/zinc mining & cattle shipping (1880s–) |
| District | Kelly mining camp in the mountains above town |
| Access | Paved US-60 |
| Nearby | Magdalena Mountains; Very Large Array to the west |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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