2013 Map of Zuberbueler Bend NW

About this map

The Rio Grande serves as the dominant geographical feature on this borderlands survey, carving a dramatic serpentine path through the arid landscape of the Texas-Mexico border. This 2013 edition illustrates the extreme isolation of the region, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of dry arroyos and canyons that drain toward the river. Unlike many USGS quadrangles, this specific map is nearly devoid of named human infrastructure, settlements, or improvements, offering a stark representation of the primitive physical geography. The river itself marks the international boundary, weaving through steep-walled bends that characterize this specific reach of the desert border south of the United States. It is a rare look at a landscape where the river is the singular named landmark and the primary shaper of the regional topography.