2016 Map of Zapata NW

About this map

The Rio Grande serves as the defining international boundary in this part of South Texas, separating Zapata County from the United Mexican States. This landscape is heavily influenced by the northern reaches of the Falcon Reservoir, where the fluctuating waterline of the Rio Grande creates a shifting riparian environment along the border. Local history is anchored by the presence of the Old Raotireno Cemetery in the northeastern corner of the map, a significant site for genealogical research in this sparsely populated region. The topography is characterized by the arid drainage systems and scrubland typical of the Rio Grande Valley before it descends into the reservoir’s basin.