Hueco Tanks
Ancient Pictographs
State: Texas
County: El Paso County
Founded: Prehistoric
Abandoned: N/A
Peak Population: Butterfield stage stop
Hueco Tanks served as a Butterfield Overland Mail stage stop in 1858-59. The rock basins (huecos) held precious water. Over 3,000 pictographs from cultures dating back 10,000 years cover the rocks.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Moderate
Time Needed: Half day
Quick Facts
- 3,000+ pictographs
- Butterfield Stage
- 10,000 years of use
Location
Address: Hueco Tanks State Historic Site, TX
Coordinates: 31.9167, -106.05