2010 Map of Cornudas Mountain

About this map

Cornudas Mountains define this high-desert region on the New Mexico-Texas border, where water management is central to the landscape. Cattle ranching and mineral exploration are evidenced by the presence of Cornudas Ranch and the Cornudas Mountain Prospect on the eastern slopes. A network of county roads, including Dell City Rd and County Rd-F015, connects various water features necessary for survival in this arid environment, such as Alamo Windmill, Chess Well, and numerous catchment basins like Harris Tank and Vince Tank. The topography is marked by significant peaks like Wind Mountain and Deer Mountain, with drainage provided by the prominent Cornudas Draw and Chess Draw. This 2010 survey reflects a modern period of continued land use in Otero County, where naming conventions often follow the terrain, from Flat Top to the southern State Line Tank.