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2019 Map of Las Milpas

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Las Milpas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Rio Grande snakes along the international border with Mexico, defining the southern boundary of this South Texas landscape. North of the river, the residential layout is characterized by numerous colonias, including Las Milpas, Valle Alto Number 1 Colonia, and Villas del Valle Colonia. These communities reflect the unique settlement patterns of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, often interspersed with agricultural lands and industrial sites.

Genealogists can find several burial grounds across the area, from the Pharr Memorial Cem in the north to the Old Cem near the river bend. Local history is etched into the grid of roads such as W Highline Rd and Capote Farm Rd. Near the wetlands of West Lake, a network of trails like the Cattail Lake Trail and Bobcat Trail provides a detailed look at the riparian environment before it meets the urban edges of Pharr and San Juan.