1965 Map of Sullivan City

About this map

The Rio Grande marks the international boundary between the United States and Mexico along the southern edge of this mid-1960s survey. Industrial activity defines much of the landscape, with the expansive Garcia Oil Field and numerous gravel pits indicating a resource-heavy economy. Local settlements like Sullivan City and Cuevitas are joined by the ranching outpost of El Toro Ranch, while the inclusion of the Santos Banco No 95 and Cuevitas Banco No 96 reflects the complex riparian history and land shifts of the river border. Community life is centered around local landmarks such as San Guillermo Ch and El Faro Sch, providing essential reference points for genealogists tracking family movements near the Starr and Hidalgo County line. The terrain transitions from the river valley to higher ground cut by Salado Creek and La Burrita Creek, revealing the natural drainage patterns that shaped early settlement.