2019 Map of Ysleta

About this map

The Rio Grande serves as the international boundary between the United States and Mexico, framing a landscape defined by its intricate irrigation infrastructure. The territory is a complex network of waterways, including the Riverside Canal, Middle Drain, and various laterals like the Juan De Herrera-Main Lateral and Jornada Lateral. These features highlight the area's agricultural foundations, which have transitioned into a dense residential corridor characterized by numerous colonias and established neighborhoods such as Ysleta, Tigua, and Hacienda Heights. Local history is anchored by the Socorro Mission and historic settlements like Belen. The pattern of these namesake communities—from Hillcrest Manor Colonia to San Agustin Colonia—reflects the modern growth and settlement history of the El Paso valley, where water management remains the primary engineering feat shaping the human geography.