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1919 Map of Canutillo

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Canutillo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1919
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1919

About this map

The Rio Grande meanders through a complex international corridor in this late-1910s survey, where the borders of Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico converge. The landscape is defined by the stark transition from the high elevations of the Franklin Mountains and Santa Teresa plateau down into the irrigated valley. Significant industrial activity is clustered at the southern pass, anchored by the Smelter and the State School of Mines near the international line.

Transportation networks of the era are clearly delineated, with the El Paso and Southwestern, Southern Pacific, and Santa Fe railroads providing essential links for the valley's economy. Local life is anchored in settlements like Canutillo, Vinton, and La Union, while the Borderland Highway represents early automotive infrastructure. This period was a critical moment for the region as border-line settlements like West El Paso PO and Anapra supported a growing population at the gateway between two nations.