1932 Map of Harlingen
USGS Topo · Published 1932About this map
Harlingen and San Benito anchor this 1932 survey, revealing the intricate irrigation and transportation landscape of Cameron County during the early twentieth-century citrus and agricultural boom. The map meticulously documents the winding course of the Arroyo Colorado and the Resaca De Los Fresnos, highlighting how natural drainage features were integrated into the growing valley infrastructure. The intersection of the Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads in Harlingen illustrates the city's role as a critical regional shipping hub, while the grid systems of smaller settlements like Combes and Avondale show the organized expansion of the era.
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Editions of this 1932 Harlingen Map
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