2010 Map of Maverick Dam

About this map

The Rio Grande serves as the central focal point of this borderlands survey, defining the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. This region is characterized by the vital water infrastructure necessary for arid-land agriculture and ranching, most notably the Maverick Dam and its associated Headgates. These features manage the flow into the Maverick County Canal, which parallels the river on the Texas side. The landscape is marked by intermittent drainages such as Sacatosa Creek, Sycamore Creek, and Isleta Creek, which carve through the terrain to join the main river. Cattle ranching heritage is evidenced by the presence of Mare Tank and the long stretch of Bill Moody Ranch Rd that provides access to the remote riverbank country north of the dam.