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1956 Map of Paso Real

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Paso Real
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The winding course of the Arroyo Colorado and the engineered North Floodway dominate this coastal Texas landscape, illustrating the complex water management of the Rio Grande Valley. Near the river's bend, the historic site of Paso Real marks a point of long-standing local significance, complemented by the presence of Camp Perry (Boy Scouts of America) and its adjacent Rifle Range. The land use is defined by a grid of ditches and elevated structures, including a notable Aqueduct, which support the region's agricultural character.

Small settlements and family landmarks such as Tres Norias Ranch and Monte Grande are scattered across the quadrangle, alongside several burial sites like Tanquesitos Cem and Sabino Cem. Industrial activity is evidenced by scattered Oil Wells and a Landing Strip near the southern boundary. The map captures a transitional era in Willacy and Cameron counties, where traditional ranching life met modern hydraulic engineering.