The Rio Grande serves as the international boundary between the United States of America and Mexico along this stretch of the border. North of the river, the landscape is defined by the extensive water management systems of the Maverick Irrigation District Canal, which feeds a network of distribution channels including Ditch Number Fifteen, Lateral Twentytwo, and Lateral Twentyone. This infrastructure supports the agricultural and ranching activity of the region, notably around Chaparral Ranch. The northeastern quadrant of the map is dominated by federal and transportation infrastructure, including a Radar Base and the Maverick County Memorial International Airport. Natural drainage features such as Hediondo Cr and Elm Cr intersect the developed areas near Del Rio Blvd, highlighting the intersection of desert hydrography and modern Texas borderlands development.
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1940 · Eagle Pass
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Paloma
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Quemado
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Eagle Pass
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Eagle Pass
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1974 · Deadmans Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1974 · Quemado SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1974 · Paloma
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Quemado West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Eagle Pass East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000