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1945 Map of Ysleta

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Ysleta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Rio Grande corridor southeast of El Paso is defined here by a dense network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure essential to the borderlands economy. This 1939 survey, published at the close of the war, reveals the intricate water management system including the Franklin Canal, Mesa Drain, and Ysleta Lateral that supported agriculture in the valley. The map documents significant cultural landmarks of the region, such as the San Antonio Mission and the Ysleta Jesuit College, alongside the international boundary with Juarez, Mexico.

Infrastructure and social services of the era are visible through labels for a CCC Camp and the County Farm. Transportation is anchored by the Southern Pacific and Texas and Pacific railroads, which parallel the river and connect historic settlements like Ysleta, Socorro, and San Elizario. The presence of the U S Customs station and the Riverside Canal Head highlights the area's role as a vital junction for international transit and water rights.