Chamisal, New Mexico

Chamisal, New Mexico
Remudding an adobe wall in Chamisal, circa 1940. Photo: Russell Lee
Remudding an adobe wall in Chamisal, circa 1940. Photo: Russell Lee
Location of Chamisal, New Mexico
Location of Chamisal, New Mexico
Chamisal, New Mexico is located in the United States
Chamisal, New Mexico
Chamisal, New Mexico
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 36°10′24″N 105°44′57″W / 36.17333°N 105.74917°W / 36.17333; -105.74917
CountryUnited States
StateNew Mexico
CountyTaos
Area
 • Total1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2)
 • Land1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation7,408 ft (2,258 m)
Population
 • Total255
 • Density155.39/sq mi (60.01/km2)
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
ZIP Codes
87521
Area codeArea code 575
FIPS code35-14110
GNIS feature ID2408009[2]

Chamisal is a census-designated place (CDP) in Taos County, New Mexico. It is located along the scenic High Road to Taos. The population was 301 at the time of the 2000 census. Chamisal was founded by settlers on the Las Trampas Land Grant which dates back to 1751.

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chamisal, New Mexico
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