2020 Map of Apache Summit

About this map

Apache Summit sits at the high point of this landscape, where the road network transitions into a complex system of drainage basins and mountain peaks. The terrain is defined by its water management strategy, marked by numerous storage points such as Pete Gaines Tank, Goat Canyon Tank, and Telephone Tank. These features, alongside Goat Windmill, suggest a history of high-elevation ranching or land management in a semi-arid environment. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the intersecting geography of Pete Gaines Canyon and Cherokee Bill Canyon, while the southern reaches descend toward Tularosa Cr. Named landmarks like Harley Mtn overlook the deep incisions of Elk Canyon and Rock Canyon, providing clear evidence of the area's geological relief and the winding routes of the Indian Service roads that provide access to these isolated elevations.