2020 Map of Whitetail

About this map

Whitetail serves as the central settlement in this high-altitude landscape of Otero County, positioned within the rugged drainages of the Sacramento Mountains. The community's local history is anchored by the Whitetail Cem and a network of essential water sources including Whitetail Springs and Whitetail Lake. The topography is defined by a series of significant canyons, most notably Summit Canyon, Bear Canyon, and Pauls Canyon, which dictate the movement of roads like Indian Svc Rte 68 and Indian Svc Rte 75. The reliance on local hydrology is evident through numerous livestock tanks such as Whitetail Tank, Woody Tank, and Pine Tank, reflecting the ranching and land-management practices inherent to this mountainous terrain.