1995 Map of Hueco Tanks

About this map

Hueco Tanks State Historical Park centers this 1995 survey, preserving a vital natural oasis within the arid landscape of the Hueco Mountains. The area is characterized by these unique rock depressions or Hueco Tanks that collect rainwater, a feature that has drawn travelers to this desert corridor for centuries. To the west, the expansive Fort Bliss Military Reservation dominates the basin, marked by numerous named catchments like Kerby Tank and Mesquite Tank that reflect the essential role of water management in this high-desert environment. The eastern edge is defined by the steep Rimrock and the winding reaches of Hackberry Canyon. A network of 4WD tracks and utility corridors, including multiple Pipelines, underscores the modern infrastructure overlaying a terrain defined by ancient geological formations and isolated landmarks like the local Gun Club.