2020 Map of Eagle Mountain

About this map

The international border between the United States of America and Mexico bisects this remote reach of Hidalgo County, defined by its high-desert water management and prominent peaks. High points like Eagle Mtn and the Dog Mountains dominate the northern half of the quadrangle, where the terrain falls away toward the border. Life in this arid landscape is marked by essential water catchments such as Big Tank and Middle Mountain Tank, which serve as critical landmarks for local land use. These features, along with drainage from Willow Cr and the presence of Mid Mtn, illustrate the vital relationship between topography and survival in the borderlands. The map provides a clear view of the Public Land Survey System divisions, including t34s r16w and t34s r15w, which organize this sparsely populated region.