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1944 Map of Devils River

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Devils River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Rio Grande carves a winding path through this 1940s border landscape, serving as the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. This military-prepared survey highlights the mid-century infrastructure of Val Verde County, anchored by the Devils River Steam Plant and the Central Power and Light Co facilities near the confluence of the Devils River and the Rio Grande.

Remote ranching life is documented through named spreads such as the Jones Ranch, E Brite Ranch, and H G Nixon Ranch. The map captures traditional river access points like Los Burros Crossing, La Venada Crossing, and Buey Crossing, which were vital for movement before modern bridge networks. Deep arroyos, including the Arroyo de los Burros and Arroyo de Jaboncillos, define the drainage patterns of this arid terrain south of the small settlement at San Lorenzo.