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2002 Map of Los Ebanos

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Los Ebanos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The International Ferry at Los Ebanos serves as a focal point for this borderland geography, where the Rio Grande Bravo creates a winding natural boundary between Texas and Tamaulipas. On the Mexican side, the sprawling grid of Ciudad Diaz Ordaz contrasts with the agricultural landscape to the south, which is defined by an extensive irrigation network including the Canal Principal Guillermo Rode and Canal Lateral Barrote.

Conservation efforts are evident through the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, which preserves the river's ecological corridors. The map records numerous family-named agricultural settlements and bancos, such as Antonio Vela Banco No. 53 and San Juan del Rio, illustrating the deeply rooted ranching and farming traditions of the Rio Grande Valley. Infrastructure like the U.S. Customs station and various Pumping Stations underscores the river's dual role as both a regulated international crossing and a vital water source.