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In 1954, with the exception of the semifinished Hwy 15, there
was not a single paved road or bridge in Mazaltán—much
less in the entire state of Sinaloa! At the time, Mazatlán’s
countryside was densely woven with lagoons, streams and wetlands.
While automobiles were scarce, the few that passed through had
a hard time  navigating
the rugged territory. Makeshift "bridges" were slashed
together with dugout canoes and wooden planks, providing passage—albeit
a rickety one!—for cars. Halfway across, a self-appointed
official greeted motorists and haggled for the toll.
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