2016 Map of North Franklin Mountain

About this map

North Franklin Mountain dominates the western half of this study, anchoring a high-desert landscape defined by the Franklin Mountains and the sprawling Castner Range. To the east, the urban expansion of El Paso reaches toward the foothills, with established neighborhoods and the Western Technical College campus situated near the arterial Patriot Fwy. The interface between the built environment and the wilderness is marked by a complex network of recreational and access routes, including the Old Tin Mine Road and colorfully named trails like Coyote Ugly and Bad Road.