New Mexico Gazetteer
Gibson (historical) is a populated place feature (populated place) in McKinley County. The primary coordinates for Gibson (historical) places it within the NM 87301 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Gibson (historical) |
| Category: | New Mexico physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Populated Place |
| Class: | Populated Place |
| Description: | Nothing remains. |
| History: | In 1890 a mining community 3 mi N of Gallup. Named for a coal mine official. Once had 1200 residents. Former coal-minning community; post office 1890-1947 |
| County: | McKinley County |
| Latitude: | 35.56679 |
| Longitude: | -108.74139 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Gibson (historical): Gibson (historical).
NOTE: This map shows the HISTORICAL LOCATION of a feature that is no longer visible!
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