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1955 Map of Palmito Hill, 1956 Print
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1955 Map of Palmito Hill

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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The Palmito Hill Battlefield occupies a prominent bend in the Rio Grande during the mid-1950s, marking the site of the final land engagement of the Civil War. This coastal landscape is defined by its "lomas"—low-lying clay dunes that rise above the surrounding salt flats and tidal marshes. Features such as Loma de la Estrella, Loma de la Jauja, and Loma del Muerto provide the only significant elevation in an otherwise level terrain dominated by the river's meandering bancos.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain