
Whitetail serves as a central hub in this high-elevation landscape of the Sacramento Mountains. The area's geography is defined by a dense network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, such as Indian Svc Rte 18 and Indian Svc Rte 28, which navigate the complex system of canyons and ridges. For genealogists and local historians, the Whitetail Cem is a significant landmark situated near Whitetail Tank. The reliance on local water sources is evident through numerous named features like Whitetail Springs, Whitetail Lake, and several livestock tanks including Woody Tank and Pine Tank. Rising above the drainages of Summit Canyon and Pauls Canyon, the terrain reaches its peak at Harley Mtn, illustrating the high-country character of Otero County.
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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