
Falcon Reservoir dominates the landscape along the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. This survey shows the modern development of lakeside communities along the eastern shore, including Falcon Lake Estates and Siesta Shores. The expansive water body occupies the valley of the Rio Grande, which continues its course southward below the dam area. Landforms like Paradise Point extend into the reservoir, while the residential street grids of Falcon Mesa illustrate the region's contemporary transition into a recreational and residential hub. Away from the water's edge, the map traces the local road network, such as Fm 3074 and Bluff Rd, which connect these isolated settlements to the larger Zapata County region. The terrain is characterized by the contrast between the intricate shoreline and the open areas surrounding Green Valley.
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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