Lost Places
Locations historically attested in Grant County, NM that cannot be reliably relocated today. Ghost towns, vanished mining camps, abandoned ranches, and landmarks whose modern coordinates are unknown or disputed.
NoteThese entries are research targets — coordinates are intentionally absent or low-confidence. Help locate one by submitting a correction via /contribute.
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Chihuahua Hill, Silver Citytown
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Hill in Silver City photographed by Lucas.
1 claim
Chinese storestore
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A store on the corner of Texas and Yankie streets that was robbed.
1 claim
Colfax Countyother
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County where three cowboys froze to death while holding cattle for Col. R. G. Head.
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Commercial Saloonsaloon
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A saloon that was burglarized; whiskey and an overcoat were taken.
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Cook's Peakother
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Geographic landmark in Round Up District No. 2.
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Coolagetown
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Former name of Guam, New Mexico, when it was a thriving frontier town with a railroad division point.
1 claim
Coronado Saloonsaloon
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The chief center of attraction where the rustler gang held forth, gambled, and danced.
1 claim
Cotechatillonother
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A dominating height taken by advancing forces in the Argonne sector.
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Cottage Saloonsaloon
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Saloon next door to Mrs. Zeans's enchilada stand.
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Court Housecourthouse
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County building for which 700 cords of wood were purchased over approximately two years.
1 claim
Dawsontown
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Dawson is a town in New Mexico where E. L. Carpenter is based.
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Deming Jailother
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A jail in Deming reported to lack proper ventilation.
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Dona Ana Countyother
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County in New Mexico where Wayne Brazil was a ranchman.
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East Barberbusiness
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A location where a picnic was held that was attended by around 300 people.
1 claim
Elephant Buttewater source
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Elephant Butte is the site of a major reclamation service project in the Rio Grande Valley.
1 claim
Estancia Valleyother
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A fertile valley in New Mexico lying between the Manzano Mountains on the west.
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Flemingmining camp
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A mining camp thirty miles northeast in the Bear mountains.
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Fort Sumnerfort
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Location near where Pat Garrett killed Billy the Kid approximately twenty-five years prior.
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Fort Unionfort
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Destination of Native Americans being sent for education.
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Fred Newman's Ranchranch
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Ranch near the head of Black Canyon where Mike O'Brien was captured.
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Galluptown
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Location of principal coal mines on the western side of New Mexico.
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Grant County Jailother
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The county jail examined by the grand jury committee, housing 15 county prisoners and 3 federal prisoners.
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Grant County, N. M.other
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County in New Mexico that suffered severely during Geronimo's last raid.
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Guadalupe, New Mexicotown
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Preparations are underway to reopen old sulfur mines near Guadalupe, New Mexico.
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