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1955 Map of Palmito Hill, 1984 Print
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1955 Map of Palmito Hill

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Palmito Hill Battlefield occupies the center of this coastal landscape, marking the site of the Battle of Palmito Hill (Historical Monument) near the Rio Grande. This mid-century survey, photorevised in the 1980s, reveals a terrain defined by low clay dunes known as lomas, including Loma de la Estrella and Loma del Muerto. The winding river creates several horseshoe-shaped bancos along the international border, such as El Rincon Banco No 126 and San Miguel Banco No 88, documenting the shifting channel between the United States and Mexico.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain