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2019 Map of Hueco Tanks

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Hueco Mountains define the eastern and northern reaches of this West Texas landscape, framing a desert environment where water management is central to the topography. Scattered livestock or wildlife water sources like Ramons Tank, Ross Tank, and Deer Tank punctuate the arid terrain, reflecting the region's ranching heritage. Central to the map is Hueco Tanks Park, a significant geological and archaeological site known for its natural rock basins that collect rainwater.

A dense network of modern residential streets, such as Casa Blanca Ave and Sun Mountain St, occupies the central flats, contrasting with the ancient landforms of Hackberry Canyon. The presence of the Overland Stage Rd provides a link to historic transportation corridors that once moved mail and passengers across this desert reach, while more recent developments like Lenuel Cir show the outward expansion of settlement into the El Paso County backcountry.