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 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.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Cerro Alto Mountain". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2009-08-30.
  2. "Cerro Alto Mountain". List of John. Retrieved January 5, 2013.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)