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2022 Map of Sixteen Mountains

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Sixteen Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Sixteen Mountains dominates the high desert landscape of Hudspeth County, where complex topography defines a region shaped by arid-land ranching and natural drainage patterns. The land is marked by an extensive system of water management features, including the State Line Tank near the northern boundary and Double Mills Tank at a central drainage junction. These tanks, along with others like Wilkins Tank and Gonzalez Tank, indicate the critical infrastructure required for livestock in this corner of West Texas.

Elevations rise sharply at San Antonio Mtn and across the Cornudas Mountains in the northeast, while Washburn Draw serves as a primary conduit for seasonal runoff. This survey captures a terrain where named peaks like Chattfield Mtn and Dog Mtn provide essential landmarks for navigation across the open desert. The lack of modern residential development highlights the area's continued use for large-scale ranching and its proximity to the state border.