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1957 Map of Edcouch

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Edcouch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The agricultural landscape of the Rio Grande Valley takes center stage in this mid-century survey, defined by a complex network of irrigation and flood control. The neighboring towns of Elsa and Edcouch are prominent along the Southern Pacific railroad line, their urban footprints updated in 1970 to show postwar growth. To the east, La Villa sits near the massive North Floodway, a vital engineering feature for regional water management.

Genealogists will find significant local value in the clearly marked burial grounds, including Cementerio Anahuac, Cementerio de las Burras, and the San Jose Ranch Cemetery. The map also captures the industrial footprint of the era, from the Lacy-Mercedes Gas Field in the south to the extensive system of Elevated Ditches and the Willacy Canal that sustain the surrounding fields. Educational and community landmarks like Central Sch and the local Stadium reflect the social center of these South Texas communities.