1956 Map of Paso Real

About this map

Arroyo Colorado snakes through the southern half of this coastal Texas landscape, defining a region where water management and ranching dictate the layout of the land. In the mid-1950s, the massive North Floodway and its Pilot Channel dominate the northern terrain, reflecting large-scale efforts to control the Rio Grande Valley’s runoff. Scattered throughout the brush and irrigated fields are family-centric landmarks such as Tres Norias Ranch and El Sabinito Ranch, alongside local gathering points like Santa Monica and the La Jarita Sch.