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2010 Map of Santa Rosa

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Santa Rosa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Cameron County is defined by the complex water systems of the Willacy Canal and the wide North Floodway, which shape the environment surrounding Santa Rosa and Sebastian. This 2010 survey highlights a distinct settlement pattern characterized by numerous colonias, including Santa Rosa Number 9 Colonia, Tierra Bonita Colonia, and Yznaga Number 1 Colonia. These residential areas, often organized around family tracts like Zapata Ranch, reflect the region's specific housing and community development history.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, such as Santa Rita Cemetery, El Azadon Cemetery, and San Rafael Cemetery. The map also captures the critical infrastructure supporting the Valley's citrus and vegetable farms, from the Valley Acres Reservoir to the grid of rural roads like Ballenger Rd and N Levee Rd that crisscross the irrigation network.