2019 Map of Maverick Dam

About this map

The Rio Grande serves as the international boundary between the United States and Mexico, anchoring this landscape where Val Verde and Kinney counties meet. At the center of this river system lies the Maverick Dam, a critical piece of water infrastructure that manages flow along this arid border region. The terrain is defined by intermittent drainage patterns, with Sycamore Cr and Isleta Cr feeding toward the main river channel. On the Texas side, Bill Moody Ranch Rd provides one of the few named access routes through the scrubland, leading toward ranching features like Mare Tank. This topographic survey illustrates the intersection of international politics and hydraulic engineering in a sparsely populated section of the borderlands.