2022 Map of Zapata

About this map

The Rio Grande marks the international boundary between the United States and Mexico along this stretch of the South Texas border. The landscape is defined by the expansive Falcon Reservoir, which has reshaped the local drainage patterns of numerous seasonal watercourses, including Arroyo Molletes and Chapote Cr. The community of Zapata serves as the central hub, organized around the Zapata County Courthouse and a grid of streets that extend toward the lake shore. Nearby settlements such as Medina and Las Palmas are situated along the elevated terrain above the arroyos. Historical sites for researchers include the Zapata Cem, Ranchito Cem, and Uribeno Cem, while the Zapata County Airport facilitates regional access. The map reveals the intricate network of residential streets and local connectors, including Mendoza Rd and Las Palmas Dr, that navigate the undulating terrain near the reservoir's edge.