1956 Map of La Feria

About this map

Agricultural irrigation networks and petroleum infrastructure define this portion of the Rio Grande Valley during the mid-20th century. The landscape is dominated by a systematic grid of elevated ditches and canals feeding into major catchments like the La Feria Reservoir and Tiocano Lake. Industrial activity is centered on the Lacy Mercedes Gas Field in the northwest, while the dual presence of the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads highlights the region's importance as a shipping corridor for citrus and produce.