2010 Map of Ysleta

About this map

The Rio Grande and its intricate network of irrigation channels define the landscape of El Paso and Socorro in this 2010 survey. The map documents a dense grid of residential colonias and additions, such as Moon Addition Colonia and Sunshine Colonia, reflecting the unique borderland growth patterns of the era. Water management is a central theme, evidenced by features like the Riverside Diversion Dam and the Franklin Canal, which weave through historic communities like Ysleta and Belen. The Rio Vista Farm Historic District stands as a significant landmark in the southern reaches, preserved amidst a landscape dominated by lateral drains and agricultural infrastructure. This survey provides an essential view of the region's transition into a modern metropolitan corridor while maintaining the structural footprint of its earlier ranching and farming origins.