Laredo International Railway Payroll Strongbox — Webb County

Sun shading (lidar)

Adjust simulated sun direction on the lidar hillshade. Azimuth = compass bearing of the light (0° north, 90° east). Altitude = height above the horizon (low = long shadows).

Historical map overlays

USGS scanned historical topographic maps. Enable an overlay and adjust its opacity. Works in 2D and 3D.

Sun azimuth: 315°   Sun altitude: 45°   Z factor: 1   Lidar opacity: 1
center: —   mouse: —   zoom: —

Laredo International Railway Payroll Strongbox — Webb County

Lost Treasure TX • Webb County County
Description
Laredo legend of an International and Great Northern Railroad payroll strongbox from the era when Laredo became the Webb County rail gateway to Mexico.
Historical Notes
Laredo was founded in 1755 and grew into the principal Rio Grande border trade city. Railroads including the International and Great Northern connected Laredo to San Antonio and the Gulf, concentrating weekly payrolls in cash. Rail-junction treasure folklore mirrors other Texas border towns. The San Agustín Cathedral and historic plaza district preserve Laredo's Spanish and Mexican commercial heritage. Coordinates mark downtown Laredo at the historic rail corridor in Webb County.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

Take Add Data / Take Notes

Log in or create an account to save private field notes for this location. Your notes are only visible to you.

Forgot password?
or

Enter your email and we'll send you a link to reset your password.

Back to log in
or