2010 Map of Eagle Mountain

About this map

The international border between the United States of America and Estados Unidos Mexicanos bisects this quadrangle, marking a stark division across the arid landscape of Hidalgo County. Dominated by the namesake Eagle Mountain and nearby Middle Mountain, the terrain showcases the transition from high peaks to the expansive Playas Valley. Water management in this desert environment is recorded through features like Big Tank and Middle Mountain Tank, which were essential for ranching and survival in the borderlands. Willow Creek provides a natural drainage route through the northern portion of the map, illustrating the hydrology of this isolated region before the mountains descend into the vast valley floor. The placement of the border monuments indicates the precise surveying of this remote geopolitical boundary during the early 21st century.