2016 Map of West Brownsville

About this map

The Rio Grande snakes through the landscape, defining the international boundary between the United States and Mexico along the southern edge of Brownsville. This 2016 survey captures a complex network of water management features, including the Rancho Viejo Floodway, the Los Fresnos Canal, and the large Resaca de La Palma Reservoir, which are vital to the region's agricultural and municipal needs. The settlement pattern follows the river's sinuous path, with several named river bends like Champion Bend and Lloyd Bend marking the border's geography. Historically significant sites such as the Old City Cem and the International Bridge provide clear evidence of the long-standing cross-border connection. Smaller communities like San Pedro, Barreda, and Villa Nueva are dispersed across the plains, connected by a dense grid of county roads and avenues that illustrate the ongoing suburban expansion and land development in Cameron County.