Antelope Wells sits at the international boundary in southern Hidalgo County, marking a critical point of entry and transit where the United States of America meets Mexico. This high-desert landscape is defined by the Whitewater Mountains, which rise sharply from the Playas Valley, creating a natural corridor that has influenced movement through the region for generations. The geography here is punctuated by remote water sources like Boogs Defeat Tank and Highway Tank, essential landmarks for ranching and travel in an arid environment. The map details the crossing at San Luis Pass and the drainage of Deer Cr, illustrating the relationship between the topographic elevations of the mountains and the vast, open flats of the valley floor.
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1917 · Antelope Wells
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Dog Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Antelope Wells
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1982 · Hilo Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1982 · San Luis Pass
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1982 · Sentinel Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000