Loading map...

2010 Map of North Franklin Mountain

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of North Franklin Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

North Franklin Mountain dominates the western skyline of this survey, standing as a high point within the Franklin Mountains. The landscape transitions abruptly from the high desert peaks to the suburban expansion of El Paso in the southeast. Significant water management features are evident in the arid terrain, including the Fusselman Reservoir and the El Paso Electric Company Lake Dam, which serve the growing city below the slopes.

The central portion of the map is defined by the Castner Range, while the canyon systems such as Fusselman Canyon and Whispering Canyon carve through the limestone and volcanic rock. Transportation corridors like Gateway Blvd S and Woodrow Bean Transmountain Rd illustrate the modern infrastructure required to connect the city across the steep pass at Smugglers Pass. Historical points of interest for hikers and local researchers include Mundys Gap and Oak Tree Springs, marking traditional routes and water sources in the high desert.