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1938 Map of Falcon

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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The Rio Grande defines the western edge of this South Texas landscape, serving as the international border between the United States and Mexico before the mid-century construction of the Falcon Dam. This era of the river valley is characterized by numerous river crossings and small family-held lands, such as Santa Rosa Ford and Salineño Ford. Small communities and family compounds like Lopeño and Falcon (Ramireño) are clustered near the banks, while the interior is dotted with dozens of named cattle ranches, including Reforma Ranch and Guerra Ranch. The Military Road provides a primary transit corridor through a terrain marked by seasonal waterways like Arroyo del Tigre and Arroyo Tinajaca. In the brush country to the east, early infrastructure like the Gas Line System and landmarks like the Tierra Blanca Wind Mill indicate the region's ranching and emerging energy interests.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1938
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain