Victorio Peak, Mountain summit in San Andres Mountains, USA
Victorio Peak rises to an elevation of 1676 meters, featuring steep rocky slopes within the desert landscape of southern New Mexico.
The mountain served as a strategic position for Chief Victorio's Apache warriors during their 1880 battle against the U.S. Army Ninth Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers.
The mountain carries the name of the Mimbres Apache leader Chief Victorio, who utilized the surrounding terrain for military operations against American forces.
Visitors need to obtain permission from White Sands Missile Range authorities before accessing the peak, as the area remains under military jurisdiction.
The peak gained attention in 1933 when Milton Noss claimed to discover gold and artifacts inside the mountain, leading to decades of treasure hunting expeditions.
Location: New Mexico
Elevation above the sea: 1,676.1 m
GPS coordinates: 32.92397,-106.64056
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:04
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