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1956 Map of Raymondville

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Raymondville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Raymondville and Lyford anchor this Rio Grande Valley survey, reflecting the agricultural and urban expansion of the mid-20th century. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, including the West Main Drain and the Main Branch Northeast Canal, which supported the region's transition into a productive farming hub. The Missouri Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary spine for these communities, with industrial and residential growth concentrated along its path.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented through several burial sites, such as La Piedad Cementerio Numero Uno and La Piedad Cementerio Numero Dos. Educational and civic life is centered around institutions like Northward Sch, High Sch, and the Travis Sch in Lyford. The presence of the Willacy County Housing Authority and the Raymondville Country Club provides a clear view of the social and economic stratification of the era.