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Old Maps of Laredo, Texas for Metal Detecting

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Laredo, TX maps

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  1. 1933 Map of Becerra Creek, 1956 Print
    1933 Map of Becerra Creek, 1956 Print
    1933 Becerra Creek
    1956 Print · USGS
    South Texas ranching country along the border comes into focus in the early twentieth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landholdings like the Dario Sanchez Pasture or search for roots near the Johnson Settlement and Mann Ranch.
  4. 1956 Map of Islitas
    1956 Map of Islitas
    1956 Islitas
    1956 Print · USGS
    The riverfront north of Laredo was a hub of early twentieth-century industry and ranching along the Rio Grande. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named holdings like Tordillo Settlement and the industrial infrastructure of the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railroad.
  7. 1956 Map of Laredo East
    1956 Map of Laredo East
    1956 Laredo East
    1956 Print · USGS
    Eastern Webb County is documented here as a vast network of cattle ranches and rail sidings during the mid-twentieth century. Family researchers can locate legacy holdings like the Pool Ranch and L.R. Ortiz Ranch, or trace the Texas Mexican Railway past Milo Siding.
  10. 1956 Map of Laredo, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Laredo, 1960 Print
    1956 Laredo
    1960 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by border commerce, military aviation, and a booming oil industry. Trace the historic Texas and Mexican RR line through Hebbronville or locate the sprawling Mirando City Oil Field and Laredo AFB.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1965 Map of Laredo West, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Laredo West, 1967 Print
    1965 Laredo West
    1967 Print · USGS
    Laredo thrived as a vital international gateway in the mid-sixties, centered on the river crossing and the Missouri Pacific rail line. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community through Fort Mc Intosh, Santa Maria Ch, and the Holding Institute.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1965 Map of Orvil, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Orvil, 1967 Print
    1965 Orvil
    1967 Print · USGS
    Webb County ranch lands in the mid-sixties are defined here by the intersection of traditional cattle infrastructure and modern industry. Researchers can trace the Missouri Pacific rail line through Orvil or locate the sprawling Tire Proving Ground.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1965 Map of Cuervo Creek, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Cuervo Creek, 1967 Print
    1965 Cuervo Creek
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-century ranching life in Webb County is captured here as cattle operations relied on the brushy drainages north of the border. Researchers can find the Tordillo Cem, the Retama Ranch, and remnants of an Old Railroad Grade tracing through the landscape.
  22. 1965 Map of Dolores Ranch, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Dolores Ranch, 1967 Print
    1965 Dolores Ranch
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands come into focus in the mid-sixties, capturing the ranching landscape along the Rio Grande. Trace family history at Darwin Cemetery or explore the infrastructure of Dolores Ranch and the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1965 Map of Laredo East, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Laredo East, 1967 Print
    1965 Laredo East
    1967 Print · USGS
    Laredo was a hub of military and civic growth in the mid-1960s, centered around its strategic airfield and expanding urban grid. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprints of Ursuline Academy, the sprawling City Cem, and the operations at Laredo Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1979 Map of Isla Mesteno
    1979 Map of Isla Mesteno
    1979 Isla Mesteno
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands come into focus in the late 1970s as the Rio Grande winds past remote ranching settlements and gas fields. Researchers can trace family-named sites like Las Josefinas, the abandoned San Pablo, and the Aduana at La Rivereña.
  31. 1979 Map of Laredo South, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Laredo South, 1980 Print
    1979 Laredo South
    1980 Print · USGS
    The international border at the end of the 1970s shows the twin cities of Laredo and Nuevo Laredo flanking the Rio Bravo Grande. Researchers can trace rural settlements like Santa Maria (Angelica) and community landmarks like Masterson Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1979 Map of O'Keefe Lake, 1981 Print
    1979 Map of O'Keefe Lake, 1981 Print
    1979 O'Keefe Lake
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands along the Webb and Zapata county lines come into focus in this late-seventies survey. Genealogists and historians can trace small ranching outposts such as Las Josefinas and El Porvenir near the banks of the Falcon Reservoir.
  37. 1980 Map of Blancas Creek North
    1980 Map of Blancas Creek North
    1980 Blancas Creek North
    1980 Print · USGS
    Webb County ranch land in the 1970s is documented here as a landscape of brush and resource extraction. Researchers can trace the paths of Dolores Creek and Blancas Creek or locate ranching infrastructure like the isolated well.
  40. 1983 Map of Fort McIntosh 3 NE
    1983 Map of Fort McIntosh 3 NE
    1983 Fort McIntosh 3 NE
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands along the Rio Grande are captured here in the early eighties as a network of rural ranchos and river crossings. Researchers can trace the layout of international boundary markers and local sites like Colombia, Rancho Nuevo, and San Vicente.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1985 Map of Laredo
    1985 Map of Laredo
    1985 Laredo
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande border and the expanding city of Laredo are captured in the mid-eighties as a major international transit hub. Trace the development of Del Mar, the routes of the Texas Mexican railroad, and outlying settlements like Islitas and Las Tiendas.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1985 Map of San Ygnacio
    1985 Map of San Ygnacio
    1985 San Ygnacio
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Rio Grande borderlands and South Texas ranch country are captured here in the mid-eighties as the energy industry expanded inland. Researchers can trace historic river settlements like San Ygnacio or the industrial footprints of Mirando City and the Jennings West Oil and Gas Field.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 2022 Map of Orvil, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Orvil, 2022 Print
    2022 Orvil
    2022 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Laredo corridor and the settlement of Orvil are documented in this recent survey of the Webb County brushland. Researchers can trace the intersection of modern logistics at Killam Industrial Blvd with traditional water tanks like La Presa Grande and Tortuga Tank.
  52. 2022 Map of Laredo East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Laredo East, 2022 Print
    2022 Laredo East
    2022 Print · USGS
    Laredo's eastern expansion and the ranching lands of Webb County are shown in detail during the early 2020s. Trace the modern footprint of the Laredo International Airport alongside landmarks like Lake Casa Blanca and Texas A and M International University.
  55. 2022 Map of South of San Pedro Hill, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of South of San Pedro Hill, 2022 Print
    2022 South of San Pedro Hill
    2022 Print · USGS
    The international borderlands northwest of Laredo come into focus in this recent survey of the Texas-Mexico frontier. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Rio Grande and the development of the Mines Rd corridor as it extends from Laredo.
  58. 2022 Map of Laredo West OE S, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Laredo West OE S, 2022 Print
    2022 Laredo West OE S
    2022 Print · USGS
    Deep in Webb County during the early 2020s, this landscape captures the remote terrain near the international border. Researchers can trace the winding path of the Rio Grande and examine the boundary markings of the USA EUM.
  61. 2022 Map of Laredo South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Laredo South, 2022 Print
    2022 Laredo South
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Texas borderlands south of Laredo are captured here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth meets the Rio Grande. Researchers can trace development in Los Altos or locate landmarks like the Rafael B Garcia Reservoir and La Presa.
  64. 2022 Map of Cuervo Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cuervo Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Cuervo Creek
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northwest Laredo and the Webb County brush country are documented here as the international border transforms into a global trade hub. Researchers can trace the ranching footprint through catchments like Middle Pasture Lake and sites such as Tordillo Cem and Los Corralitos.
  67. 2022 Map of Isla Mesteno, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Isla Mesteno, 2022 Print
    2022 Isla Mesteno
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Mexico borderlands south of Laredo are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of Rio Bravo and El Cenizo, or locate local landmarks like the El Cenzio Cem and the route of Ranch Rd 6050A.
  70. 2022 Map of Dolores Ranch, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Dolores Ranch, 2022 Print
    2022 Dolores Ranch
    2022 Print · USGS
    The ranchlands north of Laredo at the start of the twenty-first century remain defined by their proximity to the Rio Grande and a reliance on scattered water tanks. Researchers can trace local lineage at Islitas Cem and Darwin Cem or locate landmarks like Lovers Leap.
  73. 2022 Map of Laredo West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Laredo West, 2022 Print
    2022 Laredo West
    2022 Print · USGS
    The western edge of Laredo is mapped here in the early 21st century, showing the city's modern expansion along the Rio Grande. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grounds of the Fort McIntosh Campus and its Cemetery.
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