2022 Map of West of Salt Well

About this map

The Rio Grande cuts through the northeastern corner of this landscape, serving as the international boundary between Usa and Mexico. Located in Maverick County, this territory is defined by a sparse network of ephemeral stream beds and drainages that lead toward the river valley. The terrain is characterized by subtle elevation changes and a rugged, undeveloped interior typical of the South Texas brush country. Mapping from the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the remote nature of this borderland, where the winding course of the river remains the primary geographic anchor in a region largely devoid of named settlements or modern infrastructure improvements.