| Eagle Peak | |
|---|---|
  Eagle Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,801 ft (2,987 m) NAVD 88 [1] |
| Prominence | 2,266 ft (691 m) [2] |
| Coordinates | 33°40′37″N108°34′37″W / 33.676918003°N 108.576982264°W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Catron County, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Parent range | Tularosa Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Eagle Peak |
Eagle Peak is a mountain in Catron County, New Mexico, near the town of Reserve. [3] The summit is the highest point in the Tularosa Mountains. [4]
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