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.
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″N 105°58′12″W / 31.94528°N 105.97000°W[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Hudspeth County, Texas, U.S. |
Parent range | Hueco Mountains |
Topo map | USGS Cerro Alto Mountain |
The awelo of the Tigua Indians is believed to reside near Cerro Alto Mountain. Which began during their arrival in the 17th century.