Fort McIntosh stands near the sharp bend of the Rio Grande, anchoring the southwestern edge of this international border landscape. The map captures the urban transition of Laredo as it reaches northward along the river and major thoroughfares. Modern industrial development is prominent along the Killam Industrial Blvd corridor, while the residential and commercial spread of Nye fills the eastern portion of the sheet. Natural drainages like Sombrerito Cr and Zacata Cr cut through the terrain, contrasting with the engineered layout of the Bob Bullock Loop. This edition illustrates a unique intersection of military history, modern logistics, and natural geography, showing the United States and Mexico border in high detail. Significant infrastructure like the Old Mines Rd hints at the region's long-standing connection to resource extraction and transportation north of the city center.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1933 · Becerra Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Islitas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Laredo East
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Laredo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Laredo West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Orvil
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Cuervo Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Dolores Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Laredo East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Laredo South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000