2019 Map of Ysleta NW

About this map

The international border between the United States of America and Estados Unidos Mexicanos follows the path of the Rio Grande through this section of the West Texas desert. On the northern bank, the outskirts of El Paso reveal a mixture of residential development and agricultural infrastructure, notably the Valley Gate Lateral canal. Small communities such as Lakeside and Alfalfa are integrated into the grid of local roads, including Alameda Ave and Polo Inn Rd. The landscape south of the river remains largely unmapped on this sheet, emphasizing the stark divide created by the river's course. This documentation reflects the modern suburban and industrial expansion at the edge of the border, where irrigation channels like the Valley Gate Lateral continue to play a role in managing the arid environment of the Rio Grande valley.