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2022 Map of Smeltertown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Sierra de Cristo Rey and the Franklin Mountains dominate the horizon where the boundaries of Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico converge. This modern survey illustrates the complex landscape of El Paso and Sunland Park, where the Rio Grande serves as both a life-giving water source and a political divide. The map details the transition from the industrial legacy of Smeltertown and the Portland Cement Reservoir to the residential expansion of Coronado Hills and Buena Vista.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial sites, including Smeltertown Cem, Memorial Pines Cem, and Memory Gardens of the Valley Cem. The influence of transportation and education on the region's growth is evident through the path of the Bnsf Railway and the sprawling campus of The University of Texas at El Paso. From the irrigation channels of the Montoya Drain to the high-desert trails like Thunderbird Trl, the map documents a community deeply integrated with its desert environment.