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2010 Map of West Brownsville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The winding Rio Grande creates a complex international boundary between the United States Of America and Estados Unidos Mexicanos, characterized by numerous oxbow bends and named banco tracts. The landscape reveals the intricate water management required for the region, including the Main Reservoir Levee, the Noriega Plantation Dam A, and the expansive Resaca de La Palma Reservoir. Settlement patterns show a mix of established urban areas in Brownsville and several residential developments such as San Pedro Colonia, Villa Nueva Colonia, and Hacienda Gardens Colonia.

Transportation and historical infrastructure are centered in the southeast, where the Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot and the International Bridge facilitate movement across the border and through the Rio Grande Valley. Genealogists may find interest in the Old City Cemetery located near the heart of the city. The map also documents numerous named river features like Rusteberg Bend and Trevino Canales Banco Number 5, reflecting the shifting nature of the river's path over time.