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2019 Map of West Brownsville

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of West Brownsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The winding Rio Grande serves as the international boundary between the United States and Mexico, defining the southern edge of this West Brownsville corridor. This river landscape is marked by dramatic oxbows and named reaches such as San Pedro Bend, Rock Bend, and Rusteberg Bend, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Rio Grande Valley. Inland, the importance of water management to the region's agricultural and urban development is evident in the presence of the Resaca de La Palma Reservoir, the Rancho Viejo Floodway, and the Los Fresnos Canal.

Residential growth is visible through established neighborhoods and settlements like San Pedro Colonia and Villa Nueva. In the urban heart of Brownsville, historical sites like the Old City Cem sit near modern infrastructure, including the International Bridge connecting the two nations. The map also captures several industrial landmarks, such as the Los Fresnos Pump Bend, highlighting the region's reliance on river-fed irrigation systems.