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2013 Map of Laredo West

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Laredo West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Rio Grande serves as the international boundary and the primary geographic driver for the Laredo area on this 2013 survey. The river's winding course defines the landscape, from the higher ground at El Pico in the northwest down toward the historic military grounds of Fort McIntosh. The map documents a significant era of expansion, where residential developments like La Bota Ranch sit alongside massive commercial hubs such as the Killam Industrial Blvd corridor. The layout illustrates the shift from early settlement patterns near the water to modern logistics and infrastructure.

Tracing the northern periphery, smaller drainages like Sombrerito Cr flow toward the river, while the rail lines of Zacate Cr and established settlements like Nye highlight the area's importance as a transportation and trade gateway. The presence of La Presa Azul and various named roads like Mines Rd reflect the industrial and ranching legacy that continues to shape the community's growth along the Texas-Mexico border.