1955 Map of El Paso

About this map

The Franklin Mountains rise sharply above the expanding urban landscape of El Paso in this mid-century survey, which documents a city defined by its massive military presence and international border. Extensive portions of the quadrangle are dedicated to the Fort Bliss Military Reservation and Biggs Air Force Base, while newer residential developments like Sunrise Acres and Cielo Vista push eastward into the desert. The southern edge of the map follows the winding course of the Rio Grande and the United States Mexico boundary, including the Chamizal Convention Bdy. Educational and religious institutions are dense within the city core, from Loretto College and Radford Sch to the Cathedral High Sch, reflecting the community's established social fabric. Transportation networks, including the Southern Pacific and Texas and Pacific railroads, converge near the Courthouse and the historic Concordia Cemetery.