2019 Map of Imperial

About this map

The Pecos River carves a winding, serpentine path through this arid landscape, serving as the historical boundary between Crane and Pecos counties. Water management is the defining characteristic of this region, evidenced by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure including the Highline Canal, the Imperial Canal, and Imperial Canal Number Five. These systems reflect the 21st-century efforts to sustain agriculture and settlement in the West Texas desert. The community of Imperial and the nearby Imperial Colonia form the primary residential hubs, organized along a grid of streets named for historical figures such as Washington St, Ferguson St, and Hoover St. Rural access is maintained through routes like Old Grand Falls Hwy and Cemetery Rd, while the oddly named Tiny Earp Rd provides a unique local reference point for researchers and genealogists.