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1956 Map of Olmito

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Olmito
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Meandering resacas and a complex network of irrigation ditches define this Cameron County landscape, reflecting the intricate water management of the Rio Grande Valley. The Missouri Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal line across the terrain, serving agricultural settlements like Olmito and Russelltown. Smaller communities and homesteads such as Villa Cavazos and the Wardner Ranch are connected by a grid of rural routes including Iowa Gardens Road and Rice Tract Road.

The hydrography is dominated by ancient river channels, including Resaca de los Cuates and Resaca de la Palma, which have been adapted into the regional drainage system. Notable local landmarks include the Los Fresnos Sch and a Pumping Station near the water's edge. The appearance of Tahuachal Banco No 9 along the southern edge indicates the shifting historical boundaries and land use patterns characteristic of this border region during the mid-twentieth century.