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1955 Map of Ysleta NW

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Ysleta NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The international border between Texas and Chihuahua defines the landscape of this 1950s survey, where the Rio Grande serves as both a physical barrier and a connector between El Paso and Mexico. This map details the suburban and industrial expansion on the city's southeastern edge, highlighted by the planned recreational spaces of Ascarate Park and the waters of Ascarate Lake.

Infrastructure for managing the arid environment is prominently featured through the Playa Intercepting Drain and the Valley Gate Lateral. The heavy transportation network supporting the region is clearly marked, including the T & No (SP) and T & P railroads alongside the Toll Bridges that link the two nations. Small named settlements like Lakeside and Alfalfa provide a look at early residential footprints before the full enclosure of the metropolitan area.