2011 Map of Avis

About this map

The small settlement of Avis serves as the central point of this high-desert landscape in Otero County, documented during the early 21st century. The map reveals a land defined by water management and ranching infrastructure, where named reservoirs like Railsplitter Number One Tank, Lardhole Tank, and Behringer Tank are essential for local livestock. Genealogists and local historians will find the locations of the Avis Cemetery and the more southern Piñon Cemetery of particular interest, along with the Bell Ranch in the northwest. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of drainages, including Piñon Creek and Bluewater Creek, which have carved out notable features such as Elk Canyon and Salt Box Canyon. A prominent landmark, the Bluewater Lookout Tower, stands as a sentinel over this topography, connected by a network of ranch roads including Pinon Draw Rd and Chimney Lake Rd.