McGaffey
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico

McGaffey is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McKinley County, New Mexico, with 0 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,795 ft (2,376 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Wingate, 7.1 miles N.
- 0residents (2020 Census)
- 7,795 ftelevation · 2,376 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 87347ZIP code
About McGaffey
McGaffey is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 0 as of the 2020 census. Despite there being no permanent residents in McGaffey, the community has about a dozen cabins with seasonal occupants. There is an active quarry about 2 miles south of McGaffey, and there are a few cattle ranches nearby. Additionally, McGaffey is a popular recreation spot, with the nearby McGaffey and Quaking Aspen campgrounds, fishing at McGaffey Lake, and numerous hiking trails.
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McGaffey had 0 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 0 |
|---|---|
| Density | 0 per sq mi (0 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
McGaffey at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | McKinley County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 0 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.75 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,795 ft (2,376 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3689° N, 108.5277° W |
| ZIP code | 87347 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3545890 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near McGaffey
- Fort Wingate7.1 mi N
- Pinehaven8.4 mi W
- Jamestown8.5 mi NE
- Iyanbito10.4 mi N
- Sundance11.6 mi NW
- Continental Divide11.9 mi E
- Timberlake12.7 mi S
- Vanderwagen13.9 mi SW
- Catalpa Canyon13.9 mi NW
- Church Rock14.1 mi N
- White Cliffs14.6 mi NW
- Gallup15.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about McGaffey
What county is McGaffey in?
McGaffey is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the population of McGaffey, NM?
0 people lived in McGaffey at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of McGaffey, NM?
The ZIP code of McGaffey is 87347.
What is the elevation of McGaffey?
7,795 feet (2,376 m) above sea level.
What towns are near McGaffey?
Fort Wingate (7.1 mi), Pinehaven (8.4 mi), Jamestown (8.5 mi), Iyanbito (10.4 mi), Sundance (11.6 mi).
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