1930 Map of La Leona

About this map

The tidal flats and ranchlands of coastal Cameron County are captured here in an era of transition, documented by county engineer W. O. Washington and others just before the turn of the decade. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Arroyo Colorado, which carves through the northern reaches of the quadrangle near the Willacy and Cameron county line. Large-scale ranching operations anchor the local geography, with La Leona Ranch, Los Coyotes Ranch, and Nuevo Ranch serving as primary landmarks in this sparsely populated coastal prairie. To the east, the map details the intricate shoreline of Cayo Atascoso and the broader waters of Laguna Atascosa, showcasing a region defined by its hydrological complexity and expansive salt flats.