2017 Map of Cornudas Mountain

About this map

Cornudas Mountain dominates this arid high-desert landscape situated along the New Mexico-Texas border in Otero and Hudspeth counties. The map highlights a critical network of water management features essential for ranching and survival in this environment, including Harris Tank, Cactus Tank, and the notably named State Line Tank which sits directly on the boundary. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks like Wind Mtn and Deer Mtn, separated by dry drainage systems such as Cornudas Draw and Wind Mountain Draw. Historic human presence is reflected in labels like the CCC Tank, suggesting mid-20th-century conservation work in this isolated border region. A sparse network of county roads, including Co RD f001 and Co RD f014, provides the only access through the vast public and private land parcels that divide the territory.