2019 Map of El Indio

About this map

The Rio Grande marks the international border between the United States and Mexico at the southwestern edge of this Maverick County landscape. The settlement of El Indio serves as the focal point, situated where FM 1021 and FM 2644 converge near the riverbank. This area is defined by a network of drainage systems that carve through the arid terrain, including Saus Cr, Mule Cr, and Cuevas Cr, all flowing generally southwest toward the border. Local infrastructure in the town site is detailed through named thoroughfares such as Washington St, Hidalgo St, and Antonio Rivas Rd. To the northeast, the presence of Halsell Lake Number 2 indicates the importance of water management in this desert environment, supporting the agricultural and ranching life that has long characterized the South Texas borderlands.