2018 Map of Cerro Hueco

About this map

Cerro Hueco rises as a prominent landmark in this high-elevation corner of Apache County, where the volcanic landscape is defined by cinder cones and basaltic flows. The terrain is deeply tied to the regional hydrology of the Little Colorado River plateau, characterized by natural depressions like Ortega Sink and intermittent drainages such as Wildcat Cr. Ranching history is visible through scattered water improvements like Blood Tank and Dead Horse Tank, which are essential for livestock in this arid environment. In the southern portion of the sheet, the elevation increases toward Cerro Montoso, while Mallory Draw cuts through the eastern slopes. The map captures a transition zone between open range and the more dramatic volcanic features that dominate the White Mountains foothills.