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1995 Map of North Franklin Mountain

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of North Franklin Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Franklin Mountains State Park dominates the western half of this landscape, rising to the prominent heights of North Franklin Mountain and the distinctive Anthonys Nose. The steep, arid terrain is cut by numerous canyons, including Hitt Canyon and Fusselman Canyon, which descend toward the suburban expansion of El Paso to the east. This 1995 revision reveals a dense network of schools and civic infrastructure at the mountain's base, from Irvin High School to the El Paso Community College (Transmountain Campus).

The eastern portion of the map highlights the proximity of civil and military life, where residential developments like the Mobile Home Park sit adjacent to the sprawling Fort Bliss Military Reservation. Notable industrial and cultural landmarks are visible, such as the Newman Power Plant and the Wilderness Park Museum. The area's water management is evidenced by the North Hills Dam and Range Dam, essential features for a community built against the alluvial fans of the high desert peaks.