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1940 Map of Quemado

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Quemado
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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The Rio Grande forms a winding international boundary on this 1940s survey, separating the brushlands of Maverick County from the Mexican state of Coahuila. The landscape is defined by the vital Irrigation Canal system that snakes parallel to the river, supporting the settlements of Quemado and Normandy. This water-driven economy is further evidenced by the Hydro Elec Plant and local infrastructure like the Parral Tank.

Strategic military and industrial footprints are prominent, notably the Eagle Pass Army Airfield and the sprawling lines of the Central Power and Light Company. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks such as the Lehmann Ranch and the M. Wipff property, or locate the Ruins situated near the riverbanks. The New Orleans Southern Pacific System provides a primary rail link through the valley, connecting this agricultural frontier to the wider region during a period of significant military build-up.