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1963 Map of Faysvillle

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Faysvillle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Faysville and the surrounding ranchlands of Hidalgo County appear here during the early 1960s, defined by a complex network of water management and working cattle country. The landscape is dominated by large tracts like Jackson Pasture and a series of family-named ranch outposts, including Guadalupe Ranch and San Alfonso Ranch. Water infrastructure is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Hidalgo County Water District No 15 and Lake Edinburg, which serve as critical hubs in this arid environment.

Transport and utility lines carve distinct paths through the terrain, with the Southern Pacific railroad running parallel to modern transit routes. To the east, the Moore Air Force Base Aux Field No 1 is noted as inactive, reflecting a shift in the local military footprint. Genealogists will find interest in the Vela Cem and numerous named wells and windmills, such as Dulces Nombres Windmill and La Trinidad Well, which mark the deep-rooted settlement patterns of this borderlands region.