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2010 Map of East Brownsville

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of East Brownsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Rio Grande serves as the international boundary at the southern edge of this study, where the Gateway Bridge connects the United States with Mexico. The landscape of Brownsville is defined by its characteristic resacas—abandoned river meanders—including Town Resaca and Fort Brown Resaca. These water features weave through a dense concentration of residential developments known as colonias, such as Cameron Park and Reid Hope King, illustrating the region's specific settlement patterns.

Historically significant sites are found throughout the area, from the Resaca de la Palma Battlefield in the north to the Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot near the city center. Maritime industry is centered on the Brownsville Ship Channel and Port Brownsville, while local genealogy is rooted in sites like Buena Vista Cemetery and the Santa Rosalia Cemetery. The presence of the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College and the Miguel Fernandez Hide Yard highlights the area's diverse educational and commercial foundations.