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Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

Corpus Christi de la Ysleta from directly overhead

Corpus Christi de la Ysleta is a historic site in Texas, at a modelled elevation of 1,118 m. North Franklin Mountain stands 2,186 m to the north-northwest, 18 miles off. The nearest named place is Oldest Mission in Texas, a historic site less than a tenth of a mile away. Texas Mountain Trail runs past it. 20 named summits stand within 25 miles.

What the record says

Built
1936
Material
aluminium

What to expect

Operated by
Texas Historical Commission

Official site

How to reach it

Coordinates31.69154, -106.32757

Named places within 25 miles

Historic sites
Parks
  • Ysleta Pedestrian Plaza Park: 0.1 mi
  • Ysleta Park: 0.2 mi
  • Pueblo Viejo Park: 0.5 mi
  • Pavo Real Park: 0.6 mi
  • SPC Adrian Garcia Park: 0.6 mi
Museums: 20
Peaks: 20
Artworks: 15
  • Texas flag: 7.2 mi
  • The Equestrian: 8.3 mi
  • Caballo de Bravos de Juárez: 9.3 mi
  • Blue Flame: 10.4 mi
  • 'Founder of the Pass': 10.5 mi
Attractions: 11
  • Centro Recreativo Anitas: 1.3 mi
  • Centro Recreativo Anitas: 1.3 mi
  • Centro Recreativo Anitas: 1.3 mi
  • Centro Recreativo Anitas: 1.4 mi
  • Centro Recreativo Anitas: 1.4 mi
Nature reserves: 7
Gardens: 2
Ghost towns: 2
Cliffs: 1

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 25 miles of Corpus Christi de la Ysleta. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
North Franklin MountainNNW 326°2,186 m17.6 mi
Anthonys NoseNNW 332°2,081 m21.1 mi
South Franklin MountainNW 321°2,070 m15.3 mi
Indian PeakNNW 328°1,985 m17.5 mi
The MammothNW 321°1,982 m15.6 mi
Mount FranklinNW 315°1,870 m13.7 mi
Alacran MountainENE 59°1,732 m24.7 mi
Ranger PeakNW 311°1,711 m12.0 mi

When to go

Light through the year

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:1018:4519:17
June solstice06:0119:3920:14
September equinox06:5418:3119:03
December solstice07:0216:2917:07

Local time (America/Denver).

Climate normals

Months averaging 5080 °F: Feb–May, Sep–Nov.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °F475259677584848377675546
Precip in0.40.40.20.20.40.71.61.71.50.60.40.6

1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — EL Paso Intl AP, 9 mi away.

Where this comes from

Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.

OpenStreetMapOfficial site

OpenStreetMap element node/12403588061

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