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2010 Map of La Grulla

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Rio Grande forms the winding southern boundary of this South Texas landscape, defining the international border between the United States and Mexico. The area is characterized by a dense network of residential developments and rural settlements known as colonias, which have expanded along the corridors of FM 1430 and the Old Military Rd. Settlements such as Garciasville, Alto Bonito, and La Casita anchor these communities, while the historic town of La Grulla serves as a local center near the riverbanks.

Genealogists will find significant local history in the area's burial grounds, including the San Vicente Cemetery, Longoria Cemetery, and Solizes Cemetery. The landscape reflects a mix of agricultural and industrial uses, from the La Union Oil Field in the north to the numerous irrigation and flood control structures like the La Casita Dam. Of particular interest are the distinct river landforms known as bancos, such as Los Fresnos Banco Number 145 and Villarreales Banco Number 136, which reveal the historical movement of the river channel.