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1940 Map of Eagle Pass

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Eagle Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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The Rio Grande defines the western edge of this 1940s landscape, serving as the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. This survey, compiled from 1939 aerial photography, reveals a borderland dominated by large ranching and farming operations. The settlement of Eagle Pass serves as the primary hub in the north, while the southern reaches feature the community of El Indio and extensive agricultural infrastructure, including the Milton Frank Farms and their nearby silos.

Evidence of early Texas land ownership is scattered across the brushland, with family-named holdings such as Sullivan Ranch, La Rosita Ranch, and Dr. McFarland marking the terrain. A network of seasonal waterways, including Rosita Cr and Mule Creek, cut through the topography toward the river. The presence of the Central Power and Light Company lines indicates the expansion of regional utility infrastructure during this era of rural development.