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2013 Map of Paso Real

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Paso Real
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Santa Monica and the surrounding coastal plains of Willacy County are defined by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure designed to manage the South Texas landscape. The Arroyo-Colorado meanders through the southern half of the quadrangle, flanked by a complex system of levees, including Levee Road 1 and Levee Road 2, and engineered waterways like the Pilot Channel and San Vicente Drainage Ditch. This 2013 survey illustrates the agricultural character of the region, where large landholdings such as Hardin Ranch and Totman Ranch are intersected by a grid of farm-to-market roads.

Local history is preserved in several small burial grounds, including Sabino Cem, Tanquesitos Cem, and San Antonio Cem, which serve as quiet markers of long-standing family settlements. To the south, the McCloud Hood Reservoir and Camp Perry indicate recreational and utility land use near the winding riverbanks. The small settlement of Paso Real sits at a strategic point along the water, while the Farm Services Inc Airport highlights the importance of aerial support for the local farming economy.