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1972 Map of Del Rio NW

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Del Rio NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Amistad Reservoir and the Amistad National Recreation Area dominate the northern landscape of this 1970s survey, illustrating the significant impact of the damming of the Devils River on the border geography. The waters of the reservoir reach into numerous canyons, creating a complex shoreline near Lake View. Further south, the urban expansion of Del Rio and the settlement of Cantu are detailed with individual buildings, street names, and essential civic landmarks.

Local infrastructure is well-represented, including the Val Verde Memorial Hospital, Memorial Sch, and the County Fairground. Cultural and economic features of the era are visible, such as a Drive-in Theater and the Radio Tower (KDLK). The transition from the rugged drainage of Cienegas Creek and Salt Creek to the established residential blocks along Stricklen Ave and Bedell Ave reveals the growth patterns of this border community shortly after the reservoir was completed.