Horcón Tract, Border territory near Rio Grande, Mexico.
The Horcón Tract is a land area along the Rio Grande marked by a shifting river channel and complex water management issues. The territory was shaped by an unauthorized canal that altered the river's natural course in the early 1900s.
The area was shaped by an unauthorized canal built in 1906 that redirected Rio Grande waters and isolated a section of territory. The region was transferred to Mexico in 1972, fundamentally changing its status and location.
The tract served as a destination during Prohibition when Americans crossed the border seeking entertainment and activities forbidden at home. Visitors came from across the Rio Grande to experience what they could not access in the United States.
The tract is located in a remote area and is managed through the International Boundary and Water Commission. Access can be challenging due to the terrain and the site's isolated position along the border.
People born in the tract between 1906 and 1972 could claim U.S. citizenship even though the area eventually became part of Mexico. This unusual arrangement reflected the complicated legal history of the territory.
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