2013 Map of Acala

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The settlement of Acala and its surrounding agricultural infrastructure dominate this borderland landscape. Engineered waterways including the Hudspeth Main Canal, Piedra Cooke Drain, and the Acala Lateral crisscross the valley, illustrating the complex irrigation network essential for farming in this arid environment near the Rio Grande. Further north, the smaller rail or road sidings at Iser and McCaskills Crossing provide evidence of historical transport hubs and access points for the rural community. The terrain is defined by the contrast between these managed water systems and natural drainage features like Alamo Arroyo, showing a landscape heavily modified for productivity during the early 21st century.