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1955 Map of Palmito Hill

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Palmito Hill Battlefield dominates this coastal landscape along the winding Rio Grande, marking the site of the final land action of the American Civil War. The map details the historical significance of the area with a Battle of Palmito Hill (Historical Monument) and several former settlement sites like Old Palmito Ranch and the Old Tulosa Ranch Site. These locations sit amidst a terrain defined by various lomas, or small elevations, including Loma del Muerto and Loma de la Jauja, which provided tactical advantages in the flat river delta.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain