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2013 Map of La Joya

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of La Joya
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Rio Grande defines the southern reach of this borderlands region, where shifting river courses have left behind distinctive landforms like Caballeno Banco Number 97 and King Banco Number 48. The landscape is a mix of agricultural infrastructure and residential growth, centered on the settlements of La Joya, Penitas, and Abram. Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Edinburg Pump and the Edinburg Settling Basin near the winding river banks.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by landmarks such as San Antonio Cem and San Jose Cem. The region's industrial footprint is visible in the Penitas Gas Field, while transportation and community hubs like Moore Airpark and Perezville reflect the modern layout of the valley. Natural features such as La Joya Lake and Walker Lake sit adjacent to the expanding street grids of the northern settlements.