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1955 Map of Southmost

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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The Rio Grande snakes along the international border in this mid-century survey of the southernmost tip of Texas. This riparian landscape is defined by its agricultural development and the shifting course of the river, which has left behind distinct oxbow features known locally as bancos, including La Canasta Banco No 4 and Longoreno Banco No 3. These areas, often enclosed by a prominent Levee, represent historical shifts in the border and land ownership between the United States and Mexico.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain