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1956 Map of Raymondville

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Raymondville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Raymondville serves as a hub for the coastal prairie of Willacy County during the mid-1950s, anchoring a landscape where engineered irrigation meets an expanding petroleum economy. The town's grid is dense with civic landmarks, including Northward Sch and the La Piedad Cementerio Numero Uno, while the Missouri Pacific railroad cuts a straight north-south line through the heart of the settlement. This rail corridor also serves the town of Lyford to the south, where Travis Sch and an athletic field define the local center.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Main Branch Northeast Canal and the West Main Drain, which dictate the agricultural layout. Beyond the residential blocks, the map reveals a shift toward industrialization with numerous Oil Wells and Gas Wells dotting the plains. Local recreation and mid-century culture are represented by the Raymondville Country Club and a Drive-in Theater, providing a detailed look at the social and economic fabric of South Texas at this time.