2010 Map of Fort Hancock NW

About this map

The international boundary between the United States of America and Estados Unidos Mexicanos follows the winding course of the Rio Grande in this desert region of West Texas. This 2010 topographic record shows a landscape defined by the vital relationship between the river and the arid uplands of El Paso County. The low-lying terrain near the border is managed through irrigation infrastructure like the Upper Drain, which supports the small-scale agricultural presence in an otherwise sparsely populated area. Further north, the land rises into the high desert, where Sand Ranch serves as a remote landmark in the scrubland. Transportation in the area is anchored by Acala Rd, which provides the primary access across the northern desert flats, connecting this border territory to the broader regional road network.