1985 Map of Laredo

About this map

The Rio Grande serves as the international boundary in this mid-1980s look at the borderlands, anchoring the interconnected urban centers of Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. The landscape radiates from this river corridor into the brush country of Webb County, defined by a network of ranching outposts and rail-dependent settlements. Major transportation arteries like Interstate 35 and U S Highway 83 cut northward, passing through locales such as Webb and Callaghan. The local economy and geography are further shaped by the Missouri Pacific Railroad and the Texas Mexican Railway, which connect the border to the interior. Notable local landmarks include the Laredo International Airport and the recreational waters of Lake Casa Blanca, while numerous arroyos like Arroyo del Venado and Arroyo de los Melones carve through the terrain toward the river.