Falcon Reservoir dominates this landscape along the Rio Grande, shaping the modern border communities of southern Zapata County. The residential growth at Falcon Mesa and Siesta Shores reflects the 21st-century development of the shoreline, where a network of local roads like Ranch Road 3074 and Loma Dr serve residents and visitors alike. Navigation on the water is clearly delineated by markers such as Buoy Number 1 and Buoy Number 2, which guide craft through the expansive waters of the reservoir. The presence of Paradise Point and the adjacent Falcon Lake settlement highlights the region's reliance on the reservoir for recreation and local utility. This map captures the intricate shoreline of the reservoir, showing how the rising waters have created a series of peninsulas and inlets that define the local geography and residential layout.
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1938 · Falcon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Mc Allen
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · McAllen
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Zapata
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Arroyo Clareno
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Mc Allen
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · McAllen
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Beckwith Arm
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Zapata
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Zapata SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000