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1956 Map of Willamar SW

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Willamar SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Agricultural development and flood control infrastructure dominate the landscape of southern Texas as captured in this mid-century survey. The massive North Floodway and its accompanying Pilot Channel slice through the terrain, illustrating the significant engineering efforts required to manage water in the Rio Grande Valley. To the north, Santa Rosa Lake provides a natural landmark amidst a grid of irrigation works, including the Elevated Canal system and multiple Pumping Stations.

Family and labor history are preserved through sites like Noyola Cem and the Bracero Camp, which speak to the area's deep roots in ranching and migrant labor. Education centers such as Dishman Sch and Briggs Colman Sch served the rural population near the Missouri Pacific rail line and the settlement of Combes. Large landholdings like El Graza Ranch and Hardin Ranch further define the pattern of rural life during this era of intensive cultivation.