1936 Map of La Feria

About this map

The agricultural landscape of the Lower Rio Grande Valley is captured here during the mid-1930s, centered on the growing town of La Feria. The map reveals a complex grid of irrigation-era roads such as City Road and Parker Road, which supported the citrus and vegetable farming economy of Cameron County. Transportation is dominated by the parallel tracks of the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads, which facilitated the movement of goods from settlements like Santa Rosa and Primera. Natural drainage and water management are prominent, characterized by the winding Arroyo Colorado at the southern edge and the expansive Tiocano Lake Bed. Smaller rural nodes like Smart Place and Chasladd appear alongside local landmarks like the Wilson Sch, providing a detailed view of the region's development before post-war urbanization.