Mogollon Ghost Town
Catron County, New Mexico33.3967, -108.7942
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 38 miClifton, AZ
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov6 of 12
- Next ghost town
- 2 miCooney
Mogollon sits in Catron County, New Mexico. People call it a ghost town, though 11 residents were counted in 2020. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and listed on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties.
On the map
- National Forest
- Private or unlisted
Star: Mogollon. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Clifton, AZ, about 38 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Las Cruces, NM, 138 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Cooney2 mi northwest
- Clairmont3.4 mi north
- Stargo40 mi southwest
- Red Hill57 mi north
- Tyrone59 mi southeast
- Santa Rita59 mi southeast
- Mangas59 mi northeast
- Greens Gap61 mi northeast
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Gila National Forest. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run March to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Glenwood. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Glenwood station (USC00293577), 7.1 miles away. About 16.7 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Catron County, New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.39667, -108.79417 |
| Census counts | 2000: 0 · 2020: 11 |
| Protected as | National Register of Historic Places, New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties (NRHP 87001541) |
| Also known as | Mogollon, New Mexico, Mogollon, NM, Mogollon Historic District |
| Sources | Wikidata Q1942538 · Wikipedia article · NPS register file |
Questions
Where is Mogollon ghost town?
In Catron County, New Mexico, at 33.3967, -108.7942. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Clifton, AZ, about 38 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Las Cruces, NM, 138 miles away.
Can you visit Mogollon?
Private land, lived-in town. The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Gila National Forest. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Mogollon?
Mild months here run March to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Glenwood. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Mogollon?
Yes. Cooney (2 mi), Clairmont (3.4 mi), Stargo (40 mi).
