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2019 Map of San Elizario

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of San Elizario
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

San Elizario and Socorro define the inhabited landscape of this West Texas border region, where modern residential development meets an intricate network of historical irrigation infrastructure. Situated along the boundary between the United States of America and Estados Unidos Mexicanos, the area is heavily shaped by the course of the Rio Grande. The settlement pattern is characterized by numerous colonias, including Friedman Estates Number 1 and Aljo-Estates Colonia, reflecting the region's rapid growth and unique land-use history.

A complex web of water management features, such as the Franklin Canal, Riverside Canal, and the San Elizario Lateral, underscores the agricultural foundations and engineering required to maintain life in the Chihuahuan Desert. These man-made channels, along with the Riverside Intercepting Drain, follow the natural contours of the river valley, creating a distinct linear geography that dictates the placement of roads like Alameda Ave and various local connector routes.