The agricultural landscape of Willacy County is defined by a dense network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, most notably the West Main Drain which carves through the western plains. Centered on the city of Raymondville, this survey illustrates a unique pattern of residential growth characterized by various colonias and subdivisions. To the north, Colonia los Angeles and the Los Angeles Subdivision sit near the city limits, while Sandy Colonia occupies the northwestern corner. The area’s aviation history is visible through Fox Airport and Bell Airfield, supporting the region’s long-standing connection to crop-dusting and transit. Further south, the map documents the community of Lyford and nearby Bausell and Ellis Colonia. Genealogists will find local history at La Piedad Cementerio Numero Uno and its counterpart, La Piedad Cementerio Numero Dos, located along the eastern corridor near the rail line.
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1921 · Tarida Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1922 · La Sal Vieja
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Santa Rosa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1932 · Combes
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1933 · Santa Rosa
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1953 · Brownsville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · San Perlita South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · La Sal Vieja
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · San Perlita North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Santa Rosa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000