Hueco Tanks, Archaeological site and rock formation in El Paso County, Texas.
The area consists of four syenite mountains featuring numerous natural rock basins that collect and hold rainwater throughout the year.
The Jornada Mogollon people established settlements around 1150 AD, building pithouses and developing agricultural practices near the water-holding formations.
The rock surfaces contain over two hundred painted masks and pictographs, representing the largest collection of such indigenous art in North America.
Visitors must participate in guided tours to access most areas of the park, with advance reservations required through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
The natural depressions in the rock formations create specialized micro-environments that support plants and animals typically found in more humid regions.
Location: Texas
GPS coordinates: 31.91750,-106.04306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32
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