2013 Map of Whitewater Mountains

About this map

Antelope Wells sits at the southern terminus of NM-81, marking a critical point along the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. This high-desert landscape in Hidalgo County is dominated by the Whitewater Mountains and the strategic San Luis Pass, which provides passage through the prominent terrain. Water management is central to this arid environment, as evidenced by naming conventions like Boogs Defeat Tank and Highway Tank, alongside the seasonal course of Deer Cr. The map illustrates the sparse settlement patterns and significant infrastructure at the border, where the Playas Valley opens toward the horizon. Researchers will find a clear depiction of the Public Land Survey System grids, including t34s r17w and its neighbors, which organize this remote corner of New Mexico.