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1965 Map of Laredo East

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Laredo East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Laredo expands eastward toward the waters of Lake Casa Blanca in this 1960s survey, updated with 1970s urban growth data. The landscape transitions from a dense urban grid to open brushland and essential infrastructure, including the sprawling Laredo International Airport and its accompanying Airway Beacon. Local history is deeply etched into the street names and institutional landmarks, from the established grounds of the Catholic Cem and City Cem to the long-standing educational presence of St Joseph Academy and Ursuline Academy.

Transport and industry shape the terrain, characterized by the Missouri Pacific rail corridor and numerous gravel pits scattered throughout the northern reaches. The introduction of recreational and suburban spaces is evident in the development of Del Mar, the Casa Blanca Country Club, and community fixtures like the Drive-in Theater. To the south and east, the map traces the network of the Texas Pipeline and Mexican Pipeline, highlighting the region's role as a vital energy and logistics hub.