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1985 Map of Amistad Village

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Amistad Village
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Amistad Reservoir dominates the landscape of Val Verde Co in the mid-1980s, serving as a critical binational water resource along the United States Mexico border. This planimetric study focuses on the infrastructure supporting the border region, from the monumental Amistad Dam to the official Port of Entry. The map details the confluence of the Rio Grande and the Devils River, illustrating how the massive impoundment transformed the desert terrain into the Amistad National Recreation Area.

Logistics and transport are defined by the Southern Pacific railroad line and localized landmarks like the Landing Strip and Gaging Sta. The settlement at Amistad Village provides a focal point for local habitation amidst the vast hydrological works. This edition reflects a period of established recreation and water management after the reservoir's peak development, highlighting the intersection of international boundaries and natural drainage systems like Eightmile Creek.