1955 Map of Clint

About this map

San Elizario Island sits at the heart of this mid-century survey, bordered by the Rio Grande and a complex network of irrigation works defining the borderlands of El Paso County. The settlements of Clint, Cuadrilla, and Fabens are oriented along the parallel corridors of the Texas and New Orleans (Southern Pacific) and Texas and Pacific railroads, which share the valley floor with the Jefferson Davis Highway. This landscape is heavily engineered for agriculture, featuring an intricate system of laterals and canals such as the Franklin Canal and Riverside Canal. Cultural landmarks reflect the era's social life, from the Rodeo Stadium in the northwest to a Drive-in Theater and the Fabens Airfield Under Construction near the southern edge of the quadrangle. Local genealogy is anchored by the San Lorenzo Cemetery and the presence of Camp Sch, illustrating the community infrastructure of the 1950s.