Cerro Alto Mountain

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Cerro Alto Mountain
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Cerro Alto Mountain
Highest point
Elevation 6,703 ft (2,043 m) [1]
Prominence 1,447 ft (441 m) [2]
Coordinates 31°56′43″N105°58′12″W / 31.94528°N 105.97000°W / 31.94528; -105.97000 [1]
Geography
Location Hudspeth County, Texas, U.S.
Parent range Hueco Mountains
Topo map USGS Cerro Alto Mountain

Cerro Alto Mountain is a mountain in western Texas east of El Paso along U.S. Route 180. It is the highest point in the Hueco Mountains.

The awelo of the Tigua Indians is believed to reside near Cerro Alto Mountain. Which began during their arrival in the 17th century.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Cerro Alto Mountain". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved August 30, 2009.
  2. "Cerro Alto Mountain". List of John. Retrieved January 5, 2013.