2019 Map of La Grulla

About this map

The Rio Grande snakes along the international boundary between the United States of America and Mexico in this recent survey of Starr County. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of residential colonias and named family settlements that line the corridors of FM 1430 and the Old Military Rd. Settlements like La Grulla, Garciasville, and Alto Bonito are established hubs, while smaller developments such as Solis Colonia and Venecia Colonia reflect the continued growth of these communities near the river. Genealogists will find significant local value in the presence of several established burial grounds, including San Vicente Cem, Solizes Cem, and Longoria Cem, which are situated near the town centers. The map also details the transition from irrigated riverside land to the interior brush country, marked by features like Salado Cr and Loma Blanca Rd.