2002 Map of Santa Maria

About this map

Santa Maria and Bluetown anchor this stretch of the Rio Grande valley, where the international boundary follows the winding course of the Rio Grande Bravo. The landscape is a complex network of agricultural infrastructure and protected lands, characterized by the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge and irrigation features like the Adams Gardens Reservoir. Along the Military Highway, local landmarks such as Gonzales Sch and the Middle Sch serve the rural population. Numerous river-bend features, historically designated as bancos such as Villitas Banco No 24 and Soliseño Banco No 81, reflect the shifting hydrology of the borderlands. The map also detail essential utility sites including the Santa Maria Pumping Sta and La Feria Pumping Sta, which supported the region's intensive irrigation needs into the early 21st century.