Old Maps of Hidalgo, Texas

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Hidalgo, TX maps

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  1. 1914 Map of San Juan
    1914 Map of San Juan
    1914 San Juan
    1914 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley is captured here just before the First World War, showing the early rail-driven growth of McAllen, Pharr, and San Juan. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from old river-side life along the Military Road to the irrigation-based settlements at Ebenezer and Valley View Plantation.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1916 Map of San Juan
    1916 Map of San Juan
    1916 San Juan
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley underwent a dramatic transformation in the mid-1910s as rail and irrigation reshaped the border. Trace the early growth of Mc Allen and Pharr or follow the historic Military Road as it winds past the Valley View Plantation.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1949 Map of Mc Allen, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Mc Allen, 1954 Print
    1949 Mc Allen
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande Valley at mid-century reveals a bustling international corridor of citrus groves, rail lines, and growing border towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the Missouri Pacific RR through McAllen or locate rural landmarks like the Santa Fe School and Arkansas City.

  4. 1954 Map of McAllen
    1954 Map of McAllen
    1954 McAllen
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley in the mid-fifties is captured here as a burgeoning hub of agriculture, oil, and international trade. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico or locate rural landmarks like Tacubaya School and Clay Dusting Service.

  5. 1957 Map of Mc Allen, 1962 Print
    1957 Map of Mc Allen, 1962 Print
    1957 Mc Allen
    1962 Print · USGS
    The South Texas borderlands emerge in the late fifties as a hub of energy production and military activity. Researchers can trace the river economy through Rio Grande City, find the Brewster School, and locate the Moore Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1962 Map of McAllen
    1962 Map of McAllen
    1962 McAllen
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley in the mid-twentieth century shows a complex landscape of irrigation, oil production, and border commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through riverside towns like Zapata, Roma-Los Saenz, and Hidalgo, or locate landmarks like Santa Elena Ch and Moore Air Force Base.

  7. 1962 Map of Las Milpas, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Las Milpas, 1965 Print
    1962 Las Milpas
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande borderlands in the early sixties reveal a landscape of irrigation canals, gas fields, and conservation. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Pharr Memorial Cem, Capota Cem, and the rural Valley View Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Hidalgo, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Hidalgo, 1965 Print
    1963 Hidalgo
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo and the international border come to life in the early sixties as a hub of river commerce and irrigation. Researchers can trace the path of the Missouri Pacific railroad or locate the McAllen-Hidalgo-Reynosa Toll Bridge and U S Customs office.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1963 Map of Mission, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Mission, 1965 Print
    1963 Mission
    1965 Print · USGS
    The citrus-rich corridor of the Rio Grande Valley comes to life in this early 1960s survey of Hidalgo County. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and landmarks like La Lomita Mission, Marcell Sch, and the Laurel Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1963 Map of Pharr, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Pharr, 1965 Print
    1963 Pharr
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo County's urban and industrial corridor is captured in the early sixties as it centers on the growth of McAllen and Pharr. Researchers can trace the mid-century development of landmarks like Miller International Airport, Guadalupe Cem, and the massive Main Floodway.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1983 Map of Mc Allen, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Mc Allen, 1984 Print
    1983 Mc Allen
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley is captured here during the early 1980s, showcasing the intense cross-border connectivity and agricultural expansion of the era. Researchers can trace the sprawling irrigation networks around Mc Allen and Mission, or locate landmarks like the Zapata Aircraft Control and Warning Station and Falcon State Park.

  12. 1992 Map of Mc Allen, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Mc Allen, 1993 Print
    1992 Mc Allen
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Lower Rio Grande Valley in the early nineties shows a dense network of border settlements and agricultural tracts. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Mc Allen, Mission, and Rio Grande City or locate family sites near the Yturria Oil Field.

  13. 2002 Map of Las Milpas, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Las Milpas, 2003 Print
    2002 Las Milpas
    2003 Print · USGS
    The international border along the Rio Grande was a landscape of wildlife refuges and growing irrigation hubs at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Old Cem and Jackson Cem alongside the complex river bancos of the Rio Grande Bravo.

  14. 2002 Map of Mission, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Mission, 2003 Print
    2002 Mission
    2003 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande borderlands come alive in this early 2000s survey of the Hidalgo County corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites from La Lomita Mission to the Valley Memorial Gardens and the community of Granjeno.

  15. 2002 Map of Hidalgo, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Hidalgo, 2003 Print
    2002 Hidalgo
    2003 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo and the border region are captured in the early 2000s, showing the international connection between Texas and Mexico. Researchers can trace the infrastructure of the Rio Grande, from the International Bridge to local schools like Salinas Elem Sch.

  16. 2010 Map of Las Milpas, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Las Milpas, 2010 Print
    2010 Las Milpas
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands come into sharp focus in the first decade of the millennium, showing a complex network of colonias and river bancos. You can trace family sites at the Pharr Memorial Cemetery or locate established settlements like Las Milpas and Sanchez Ranch Colonia.

  17. 2010 Map of Mission, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mission, 2010 Print
    2010 Mission
    2010 Print · USGS
    The borderlands south of Mission are defined by the winding Rio Grande and a dense network of irrigation canals in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous named settlements like La Homa and Del Norte Colonia, alongside the La Lomita Historic District.

  18. 2010 Map of Hidalgo, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hidalgo, 2010 Print
    2010 Hidalgo
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico border comes into focus in this 2010 study of the Rio Grande valley during a period of modern growth. Researchers can trace the infrastructure of the Hidalgo crossing, including the McAllen- Hidalgo-Reynosa Toll Bridge and Lake Texano.

  19. 2010 Map of Pharr, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Pharr, 2010 Print
    2010 Pharr
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande Valley's unique settlement patterns are showcased in this 2010 survey of the bustling corridor between McAllen and Pharr. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of residential colonias like Lopezville alongside the McAllen Gas Field and Guadalupe Cemetery.

  20. 2013 Map of Pharr, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Pharr, 2013 Print
    2013 Pharr
    2013 Print · USGS
    Hidalgo County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape where suburban growth and energy production intersect. Researchers can trace irrigation networks like the McAllen Main Canal and locate family history sites such as Roselawn Cem and Lopezville.

  21. 2013 Map of Hidalgo, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hidalgo, 2013 Print
    2013 Hidalgo
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico border comes into focus in this early twenty-first century study of the lower Rio Grande valley. Local historians can trace the intricate river meanders of Pate Bend and the industrial footprint of the Hidalgo Gas Field.

  22. 2013 Map of Las Milpas, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Las Milpas, 2013 Print
    2013 Las Milpas
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico border landscape comes into focus during this early 21st-century survey of the Rio Grande Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks through Old Cem and Jackson Cem, or study the unique river tracts of Jalisco Banco Number 67.

  23. 2013 Map of Mission, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mission, 2013 Print
    2013 Mission
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands come into focus in the early twenty-first century as irrigation canals and historic river districts shape the landscape. Researchers can trace the heritage of La Lomita Historic District and the agricultural roots of La Lomita Farm and Granjeno.

  24. 2016 Map of Hidalgo, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Hidalgo, 2016 Print
    2016 Hidalgo
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico border comes into focus in the mid-2010s, centered on the river-bound community of Hidalgo. Trace the infrastructure of international trade at the McAllen-Hidalgo-Reynosa Toll Bridge and the winding course of the Rio Grande.

  25. 2016 Map of Pharr, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Pharr, 2016 Print
    2016 Pharr
    2016 Print · USGS
    Pharr and McAllen are shown here during a period of rapid suburban expansion in the Rio Grande Valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace dozens of individual colonias and community landmarks, from Guadalupe Cem to Lopezville and Red Barn Colonia.

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