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2010 Map of Faysville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Laguna Seca and the surrounding ranchlands north of McAllen are defined by a network of traditional Hispanic family ranchos and modern residential developments. This South Texas landscape is dotted with functional landmarks essential for arid-climate livestock management, including the La Morita Windmill, San Jose Windmill, and Segrado Carazon Windmill. The agricultural heritage of the region is evident in named holdings like Guadalupe Ranch and Serraldo Ranch, while more recent urbanization is reflected in the numerous colonias such as Alsonia Colonia and Puerta del Sol Colonia concentrated along the main transit corridors.

Water management is a central feature of the terrain, centered on Lake Edinburg and its associated Lake Edinburg Dam. The area serves as a logistics hub for the Rio Grande Valley, anchored by the Edinburg Rio Grande Valley Regional Freight Terminal Airport. From the historic Vela Cemetery to the settlement at Faysville, the map details a community balancing its deep ranching roots with the growth of the twenty-first century.