2022 Map of Cerro Alto Mountain

About this map

Helm Cem and the surrounding high desert terrain define this western portion of the Trans-Pecos, where the El Paso and Hudspeth county line cuts through the landscape. This arid region is dominated by prominent peaks including Cerro Alto Mtn, Alacran Mtn, and Naville Mtn, interspersed with names like Deer Mtn and Daily Hill. The scarcity of water is the primary feature of this ranching and rangeland environment, evidenced by the distribution of catchment sites such as Daily Tank, West Lake Tank, and Tank Number One. Roads like Loma Linda Rd and Antelope Ave provide the sparse network connecting these isolated water points across the drainage of Hackberry Canyon. The map illustrates a landscape where land use is dictated by geology and hydrology, showing the Hueco Mountains rising above the desert floor.