2012 Map of Donna

About this map

The agricultural grid of the Rio Grande Valley defines this landscape, where irrigation and energy extraction coexist alongside growing residential communities. Clusters of development like Val Verde, South Alamo, and El Gato are interconnected by a rigid network of roads, including Alberta Rd and the significant east-west corridor of FM-495. The presence of the Alamo Gas Field in the southwest quadrant highlights the area's industrial importance, while the Saint Joseph Cem serves as a grounded touchstone for local family histories. Water management is central to the region's geography, anchored by the prominent Donna Reservoir 1 and Donna Reservoir 2, which supply the surrounding farms and settlements. This survey captures a moment of transition where the traditional farm-to-market system meets modern suburban expansion near the community of Scissors.