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2016 Map of Ysleta

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Ysleta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The historic community of Ysleta sits at the heart of this borderland landscape, where the ancient path of the Rio Grande defines the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. The area is characterized by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure essential to the Rio Grande Valley, including the Juan De Herrera-Main Lateral, Franklin Drain, and the Riverside Canal. These waterways support the agricultural legacy of the region even as residential expansion grows around historic centers like Belen and Socorro.

Modern development is visible in the numerous colonia settlements such as Delip Colonia, Sunshine Colonia, and Vinedo Acres Colonia. Educational landmarks including Western Technical Coll and International Business Coll serve the growing population. The map also captures the varied terrain of the upland areas, marked by Jesuit Draw and Pendell Draw, providing a detailed look at how the built environment of El Paso has integrated with the natural hydrologic features of the desert river valley.