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1963 Map of Donna

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Donna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Agricultural expansion and petroleum production define this portion of the Rio Grande Valley during the early 1960s. The Missouri Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary axis for development, connecting the established centers of Alamo, Donna, and Weslaco. These towns are densely detailed with local landmarks, including the Po, Armory, and multiple educational facilities like Fulton Sch and East Donna Sch. Surrounding the urban areas, a complex irrigation network anchored by the Donna Main Canal and Donna Reservoirs supports the valley's citrus and vegetable industry.

Energy extraction is evident across the northern landscape, where the Edinburg East Gas Field and Alamo Gas Field are marked by numerous oil and gas wells. To the south, the terrain shifts toward the riparian environment of the Main Floodway and La Cruz Resaca. Small, distinct communities such as Val Verde and Scissors provide a look at rural settlement patterns and cemeteries like St Joseph Cem that served early valley families.