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1956 Map of La Paloma

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of La Paloma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Meandering loops of the Rio Grande define the international boundary between Texas and Mexico in this mid-century portrait of Cameron County. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of irrigation ditches and ancient river channels known as resacas, including Resaca De Los Fresnos and Resaca Del Rancho Viejo. Large-scale water management is evidenced by Reservoir No 1 and Reservoir No 2, essential for the agricultural settlements that dot the region.

Smaller rural communities like La Paloma, Los Indios, and Carricitos are connected by a grid of thoroughfares including Sam Houston Boulevard and Jim Bowie Boulevard. Historical researchers will find unique geographic markers in the numerous named river bends, such as Wentz Bend and Espera Vera Bend, alongside various numbered land parcels and an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the area's early transportation infrastructure. The map also highlights the Highland Sch and several local cemeteries, providing valuable data for genealogical study.