Whitetail serves as the primary hub of this high-altitude landscape, situated amidst a complex network of canyons and water management features. The local geography is defined by deep incisions such as Bear Canyon, Summit Canyon, and the extensive Pine Tree Canyon system. Water security in this arid environment is evidenced by a series of infrastructure projects, including Whitetail Dam Number Six and Whitetail Dam Number Five, as well as numerous livestock tanks like Bull Tank and Woody Tank. Genealogists may find particular interest in the Whitetail Cemetery, located near the northern springs. The presence of Whitetail Springs and Encino Spring indicates the critical importance of natural water sources to the settlement and ranching operations of this region. The terrain rises to landmarks like Harley Mountain, overlooking the confluence of Pauls Canyon and the surrounding drainage basins.
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1955 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Lincoln
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Turkey Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Ruidoso Downs
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Ruidoso
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Pajarita Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Firman Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Apache Summit
USGS Topo · 1:24,000