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2010 Map of Paso Real

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Paso Real
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Arroyo Colorado meanders through this portion of Willacy County, defining a landscape shaped by water management and ranching. The area is marked by a complex system of flood control features, including the Pilot Channel, Hext Levee, and the Cantwell Main Levee, which protect various settlements and ranch lands. Small communities and named ranching outposts like Santa Monica and Tres Norias Ranch are connected by a grid of farm-to-market roads and county lanes, while the Farm Services Incorporated Airport provides a specialized hub for the region's agricultural operations.

Local history is preserved in several burial grounds, including Sabino Cemetery, Tanquesitos Cemetery, and San Antonio Cemetery. The map also captures specialized residential areas such as Monte Grande and the Laguna Escondida Heights Number 2 Colonia near Camp Perry. This survey offers a detailed look at the hydraulic infrastructure of the Rio Grande Valley, featuring the Dry Reservoir Dam and various drainage systems like the San Vicente Drainage Ditch that are essential to the coastal plain's productivity.