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1933 Map of Paso Real

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Paso Real
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Arroyo Colorado snakes through the landscape of the Rio Grande Valley in this topographic study, defining the boundary between Willacy and Cameron counties. The settlement at Paso Real marks a vital crossing point on the waterway where a Ferry once operated, serving as a gateway for travelers moving through this citrus and agricultural region. Further south, the map reveals the organized grid of the Fernando settlement, situated along the Missouri Pacific railroad line.

The presence of Camp Perry and a network of arterial routes like Fernando Road and East Road illustrates the early 20th-century development of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. While much of the northern portion remains an Unsurveyed Area, the southern half is intricately mapped with irrigation patterns and local roads including North Road and Olmito Road, reflecting the era's focus on land management and transportation infrastructure.