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1956 Map of Olmito

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Olmito
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Resaca de los Cuates and Resaca del Rancho Viejo wind through this Cameron County landscape, marking the ancient, meandering courses of the Rio Grande. These oxbow channels define the settlement patterns of the mid-1950s, with towns like Olmito and Russelltown established alongside the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor. The area’s agricultural transformation is evident in the intricate network of water management, including the Main Supply Canal and various elevated ditches that support the local ranching and farming economy.

Local landmarks such as the Wardner Ranch, Villa Cavazos, and the Los Fresnos Sch provide critical reference points for genealogists and regional historians. The map also captures the legacy of the river's shifting path through features like Tahuachal Banco No 9, illustrating how the riparian environment shaped property and community boundaries in the Lower Rio Grande Valley during this era of post-war development.