1983 Map of El Indio

About this map

El Indio serves as the focal point of this 1983 borderland survey, situated on the banks where the Rio Grande meets the international boundary between the United States of America and Estados Unidos Mexicanos. The landscape is defined by the vital water management systems of the era, most notably the Maverick Canal and a network of irrigation ditches that snake through the terrain. These engineering features reflect the agricultural dependency of the region, drawing from the river to support local development. The drainage patterns of Mule Creek, Saus Creek, and Cuevas Creek carve through the topography, leading toward the river valley. On the Mexican side, the river is also identified as the Rio Bravo, highlighting the dual nomenclature of this shared waterway. Local watering points like Beaver Tank are noted, providing insight into the rural land use and livestock management practices in this part of Maverick County during the early 1980s.