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1956 Map of West Brownsville, 1971 Print
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1956 Map of West Brownsville

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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The Rio Grande meanders along the international boundary in this detailed mid-century survey, defining the landscape through its dramatic bends and historic bancos. The winding channel creates a complex network of features like Cantu Bend, Lloyd Bend, and Rusteberg Bend, reflecting the dynamic nature of the river before modern engineering fully stabilized its course. To the north and east, the character of the terrain is shaped by ancient distributary channels known as resacas, including Resaca de la Palma and Resaca del Rancho Viejo, which provided critical drainage and water storage for the surrounding ranchlands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24.1 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain