Starr County — Starr County follows the Rio Grande closely, with Roma, Rio Grande City, Escobares, and La Grulla forming a long border settlement chain.
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- Map file: County reference map
- File format: ZIP
Table of Contents
Quick Facts
- State: Texas
- County: Starr County
- County seat: Rio Grande City
- Mapped places: Rio Grande City, Roma, La Grulla, Escobares
- Natural features: Rio Grande, Los Olmos Creek, South Texas brush country
- Main routes: U.S. 83, State Highway 755
What the Map Shows
Roma lies west, Rio Grande City central, and Escobares and La Grulla farther east and southeast. The northern brush country contains far fewer labels.
County Layout and Location
U.S. 83 parallels the Rio Grande and connects the main communities. State Highway 755 runs north from Rio Grande City, while Los Olmos Creek crosses the central area.
Local Context
Border trade, government, retail, and farm services concentrate in Rio Grande City. Roma retains a historic riverfront identity, and the east forms a more continuous low-density urban strip.
Ways to Use This Map
- Read the river towns west to east
- Compare U.S. 83 with the Rio Grande
- Contrast the settled south with the brushy north
Frequently Asked Questions
Which community lies west of Rio Grande City?
Roma is the main western border reference.
Why are most labels close to the river?
Settlement and transport developed along the Rio Grande and U.S. 83 corridor.
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