2019 Map of Zuberbueler Bend

About this map

The Rio Grande carves a sharp, dramatic horseshoe through the Val Verde County landscape at Zuberbueler Bend, marking the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. This 2019 survey documents the canyon-rich geography of the Amistad National Recreation Area, where the rising waters of the reservoir have transformed the traditional desert floor. Local land use is characterized by the winding path of Zuberbueler Ranch Rd, which provides access to the isolated high ground above the river. To the southeast, the submerged remains of Goodenough Springs reflect the hydrologic shifts that occurred after the construction of the Amistad Dam, an area of significant interest for those studying the region's lost geography and underwater landmarks.