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1936 Map of Los Fresnos

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Los Fresnos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Resaca de los Cuates winds through the heart of this coastal Texas landscape, its tight oxbows defining the local topography and drainage patterns. The map highlights the historic Palo Alto Battlefield in the southern portion, complete with the Palo Alto Battlefield Monument, marking the site of the first major conflict of the Mexican-American War. This 1930s survey records a period of agricultural and infrastructural transition, where irrigation efforts like Main Ditch No 2 and the dry Tule Lake Bed speak to the management of the Rio Grande delta's water resources.

Transportation networks are heavily represented by the dual presence of the Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads, which facilitated the growth of settlements like Los Fresnos and Laureles. Local education and community life are anchored by the White House Sch and Los Fresnos Sch, while the naming of the Paredes Line Road and Old Alice Road reflects the enduring significance of early transit corridors in Cameron County.