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2012 Map of San Elizario

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of San Elizario
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The San Elizario Historic District serves as the focal point of this borderland landscape, where the ancient settlement meets a complex network of 21st-century irrigation infrastructure. Positioned along the eastern banks of the Rio Grande, the area is defined by an intricate system of waterways, including the Riverside Canal and the Franklin Canal, which reflect the region's long-standing reliance on the river for agricultural life.

Numerous smaller branches such as the San Elizario Lateral, Del Monte Lateral, and Quemada Lateral crisscross the residential and agricultural blocks, illustrating how water is managed in this arid Texas climate. To the west of the river, the landscape appears largely undeveloped, emphasizing the sharp contrast between the settled valley and the surrounding terrain. Residential growth is visible through a grid of streets like Tiwa Blvd and Thompson Rd, which extend from the historic core.