Falcon Reservoir dominates the landscape of southern Zapata Co where the international boundary between the United States of America and Mexico follows the submerged channel of the Rio Grande. The eastern shore is characterized by a series of residential developments including Falcon Lake Estates, Siesta Shores, and Falcon Mesa, which are organized around an intricate network of local streets such as Seagull St and Monterrey Ln. This 2016 survey illustrates the modern recreational and residential footprint on the Texas side of the reservoir, contrasting the dense community layouts of Green Valley and Paradise Point with the broad expanse of the water. The map traces the critical infrastructure connecting these settlements, centered on Fm 3074 and Pump Rd.
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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