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2019 Map of Cerro Alto Mountain

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Cerro Alto Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Cerro Alto Mtn and the western reaches of the Hueco Mountains dominate this arid West Texas landscape, where the border between El Paso County and Hudspeth County cuts through a high-altitude desert environment. Life in this terrain is defined by water management, evidenced by a network of catchments including Elevenmile Tank, West Lake Tank, and Tank Number One. These features, along with names like Lincoln Tank and Daily Tank, reflect the essential infrastructure of ranching operations in a region where natural springs are scarce.

Local history is anchored by the Helm Cem, situated near Loma Linda Rd, providing a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing family ties to these remote highlands. The topography is defined by dramatic rises such as Naville Mtn and Deer Mtn, which overlook a series of drainage features like Hackberry Canyon. Access is limited to a few arterial tracks, including Antelope Ave and Hueco Ranch Rd, which navigate the gaps between these prominent peaks.