Falcon Reservoir defines the western edge of this South Texas landscape, where the waters of the Rio Grande meet a network of seasonal drainages including Arroyo del Tigre Grande and Arroyo del Tigre Chiquita. The settlement of Lopeño sits tucked between the reservoir and the Lopeño Gas Field, illustrating the intersection of energy production and water management in Zapata County. Further south, the organized street grids of New Falcon and Falcon appear near the banks, connected by El Tigre Rd. The arid terrain is etched by numerous creeks such as Mexia Cr and Arroyo Miguel, which flow toward the reservoir. This 2012 survey captures the modern rural infrastructure of the region, from the named residential streets like Ramirez St and Lakeview St to the isolated corridors of Palmyra Rd.
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1938 · Falcon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1938 · El Sauz
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1938 · Cuevitas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Mc Allen
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · McAllen
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Arroyo Clareno
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Mc Allen
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · McAllen
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Salineno
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Falcon Village
USGS Topo · 1:24,000