2017 Map of Apache Summit

About this map

Mescalero serves as a primary point of interest in this high-elevation New Mexico landscape, situated where the terrain transitions between steep canyon walls and forested peaks. The map reveals an intricate network of tribal and service roads, such as Indian Svc Rte 311 and Apache Blvd, which provide access to remote ranching and water infrastructure. Numerous catchments like Pete Gaines Tank and Rock Tank are vital markers in this arid environment, often found near the mouths of named drainages like Cherokee Bill Canyon and North Fork Tularosa Canyon. Notable landmarks such as Harley Mtn and the namesake Apache Summit anchor the topography. This survey provides local historians a detailed look at the water management and road system within the reservation, including the Goat Windmill and various telephone line corridors through East Telephone Canyon and West Telephone Canyon.