History of the Middle Rio Grande Valley

The history of the RGV is rich.  Prior to settlers establishing themselves on the land, the land itself was a hostile environment.  It was a thicket of thornscrub upland and nearest the river was Sabal texana forests.

Then the early 20th century invited land developers that promoted human population growth and agriculture product.  Since the Rio Grande was adjacent, it was perfect to dig canals for farm irrigation and clearing of the native flora for farming.  Hence, the Arroyo Colorado's main role was in the farming industry, continuing to this very day.  The Middle RGV is riddled with a matrix of agriculture fields.

Orthographic image of the agriculture fields surrounding the landscape.  Flagged are the Port of Harlingen allowing for agriculture good export and the Rio Hondo lift bridge giving passage to cargo barges.