2010 Map of Acala

About this map

The Rio Grande serves as the international boundary between the United States and Mexico in this 2010 depiction of Hudspeth County. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, including the Cooke Drain, Upper River Drain, and the United States of America Mexico River Drain. These channels support the agricultural valley surrounding the small settlement of Acala, where local life is traced along Acala Rd and Soto Rd. The presence of the Texas No Name Number 47 Dam and the sprawling Alamo Arroyo highlights the regional focus on water management in an arid environment. Near the river, McCaskills Crossing and the rail point of Iser mark historical transit corridors through the valley. This survey provides a clear look at the borderlands just before significant modern changes in fencing and infrastructure altered the visual character of the river's edge.