The Rio Grande forms a sweeping international boundary along the southwestern edge of this Webb County landscape, marking the divide between Texas and the Mexican states of Coahuila and Nuevo Leon. The terrain is defined by dry drainage systems such as Carricitos Cr and scattered water sources critical to ranching operations. Significant landmarks include San Pedro Hill and managed water features like La Mesa Ranch Lake and Johnson Waterhole Number One. Transportation through this arid region relies on a network of historical thoroughfares including the Eagle Pass Rd and Mines Rd, which connect the riverfront to the interior. The map illustrates the sparsely populated but functional land use of the borderlands, where the road network follows the natural contours of the brush-covered hills.
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1923 · Palafox
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Las Tiendas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Islitas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Laredo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Cerritos Blancos
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Dolores Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Las Tiendas
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1982 · Pinto Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · San Pedro Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Palafox SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000