The Rio Grande flows along the eastern border of this borderland landscape, serving as a primary geographical marker in a region defined by its arid drainage patterns and sparse human infrastructure. In 2013, the terrain consists of numerous dry washes and intermittent stream beds that converge toward the river, illustrating the hydrological character of the Rio Grande valley. The absence of named settlements or major roads highlights the quiet, unpopulated nature of this specific quadrant, where the natural course of the water remains the most significant feature for those studying the binational boundary and its physical geography.
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1923 · Palafox
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Laredo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1982 · Pinto Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · San Pedro Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Palafox SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Fort McIntosh 3 NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Big Apache Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1985 · Laredo
USGS Topo · 1:100,000
2010 · Palafox SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
2010 · South of San Pedro Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000