1962 Map of Las Milpas

About this map

The Rio Grande defines the southern boundary of this South Texas landscape, creating a complex geography of river bends and international limits. Along the river's winding course, several historical banco tracts are noted, including La Chapena Banco No 99, Jalisco Banco No 67, and Santa Cruz Banco No 43. These features reflect the shifting nature of the river and the historical treaties managing the land between the United States and Mexico. To the east, the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge preserves the native brushland, containing North Lake, West Lake, and an Old Cem.