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2022 Map of Santa Maria

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Santa Maria
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Rio Grande defines the winding international border in this 2022 survey of the southern tip of Texas, where irrigation infrastructure dominates the landscape. The complex water management system of the Rio Grande Valley is visible through extensive works such as the Santa Maria Main Canal, La Feria Main Canal, and the Adams Gardens Main Canal, all feeding into the local agricultural economy. These canals neighbor established communities like Santa Maria, Bluetown, and Los Indios.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant value in the documentation of several small burial grounds, including the Longoria Cem and the Weaver Family Cem. The map also captures the distinct residential patterns of the area, from the Colonia Iglesia Antigua to the large-scale Adams Winter Garden Reservoir, providing a clear look at how water rights and settlement have shaped the Lower Rio Grande Valley.