The winding Arroyo Colorado dictates the landscape of this coastal Texas region, serving as a prominent natural boundary and water source. Near its banks, the settlement of Paso Real sits alongside intricate drainage systems like the San Vicente Drainage Ditch and the Bilot Channel, reflecting the region's managed agricultural hydrology. The North Floodway cuts across the northern portion of the map, illustrating the critical infrastructure used to redirect seasonal waters near Santa Monica. For genealogists, the map identifies several local burial sites, including San Antonio Cem on the boundary between Willacy and Cameron counties, as well as Sabino Cem and Tanquesitos Cem. Aviation history is noted by the Farm Services Inc Airport, while the legacy of ranching is preserved through labels like Searcy Ranch Rd and Hardin Ranch Rd.
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1929 · Rio Hondo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1929 · Harlingen
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1930 · La Leona
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1930 · Laguna Atascosa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1932 · Combes
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Rio Hondo
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1932 · Harlingen
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1933 · Paso Real
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1936 · La Leona
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1936 · Laguna Atascosa
USGS Topo · 1:31,680