Mescalero (Mescalero-Chiricahua: Mashgal) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Otero County, New Mexico, United States, located on the Mescalero Apache Reservation. The population was 1,338 at the 2010 census.
| Name: | Mescalero CDP |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 57 |
| LSAD Description: | CDP (suffix) |
| State: | New Mexico |
| County: | Otero County |
| Elevation: | 6,611 ft (2,015 m) |
| Total Area: | 17.90 sq mi (46.36 km²) |
| Land Area: | 17.89 sq mi (46.33 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Total Population: | 1,480 |
| Population Density: | 82.74/sq mi (31.95/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 88340 |
| Area code: | 575 |
| FIPS code: | 3547920 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 0923626 |
Online Interactive Map
Mescalero location map. Where is Mescalero CDP?
History
The settlement was originally called Blazer’s Mill, the location of a famous gunfight during the Lincoln County War.
Mescalero Road Map
Mescalero city Satellite Map
Geography
Mescalero is located at 33°9′27″N 105°46′50″W / 33.15750°N 105.78056°W / 33.15750; -105.78056 (33.157440, -105.780482).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 17.9 square miles (46 km) 17.9 square miles (46.3 km), all land.
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