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Old Maps of Arcola, Texas

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  1. 1920 Map of Almeda
    1920 Map of Almeda
    1920 Almeda
    1920 Print · USGS
    Harris County prairie land is captured here during the First World War era, showing a landscape defined by rail and water. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprint of Almeda and the path of the International and Great Northern railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1943 Map of Juliff
    1943 Map of Juliff
    1943 Juliff
    1943 Print · USGS
    Brazoria County during the early 1940s shows a landscape of prison agriculture and coastal prairie drainage systems. Researchers can locate the Darrington State Farm complex, the Prison Cem, and rural schoolhouses like Mustang Sch and School No 20.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Houston, 1953 Print
    1950 Houston
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Texas in the early fifties reveals a landscape of massive civil engineering and industrial transit. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of the Houston suburbs and the maritime infrastructure of Galveston Bay, including the Gulf Freeway and the Texas City Dike.
  10. 1955 Map of Almeda, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Almeda, 1957 Print
    1955 Almeda
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-fifties, this portion of the Texas coastal plain was a mix of prison farms, oil fields, and rural settlements. Genealogists can locate family names and burial sites at Beth Jacob Cem or Arcola-Fresno Cem and trace the old Missouri Pacific rail corridor.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Sugar Land, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Sugar Land, 1957 Print
    1955 Sugar Land
    1957 Print · USGS
    Fort Bend and Harris counties were transitioning from a plantation and prison-farm economy to a modern industrial corridor in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can trace family names at the Dewalt Cem or Riceville Ch, while researchers can map the early footprints of Sharpstown and Andrau Airpark.
  16. 1956 Map of Houston, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Houston, 1963 Print
    1956 Houston
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the mid-fifties is captured here as a powerhouse of oil and maritime trade. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Houston and its ports, alongside landmarks like the Rice Institute and the Spindletop Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1963 Map of Juliff, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Juliff, 1966 Print
    1963 Juliff
    1966 Print · USGS
    The coastal prairie of Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties in the early sixties shows a landscape defined by petroleum and rail. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Woods Cem and Sandy Point Cem near the Arcola Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1970 Map of Missouri City, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Missouri City, 1973 Print
    1970 Missouri City
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fort Bend County's river-bottom lands were transitioning toward suburban growth in the late sixties as the boundaries of Sugar Land and Missouri City expanded. Researchers can trace historic local sites like Dewalt Cem, Trammels, and the John Foster Dulles High Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1975 Map of Houston, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Houston, 1977 Print
    1975 Houston
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast in the mid-seventies shows a sprawling Houston metropolis linked to the sea by the massive Houston Ship Channel. Researchers can trace the mid-century industrial landscape from the Astrodome to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1982 Map of Almeda, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Almeda, 1983 Print
    1982 Almeda
    1983 Print · USGS
    The southern reaches of the Houston area were rapidly modernizing in the early eighties as residential growth met established rural settlements. Researchers can trace the development of Almeda and Fresno alongside sites like the Blue Ridge State Prison Farm and Beth Jacob Cem.
  31. 1984 Map of Angleton
    1984 Map of Angleton
    1984 Angleton
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Texas Gulf Coast in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of salt domes and bayous at the height of its oil-and-river economy. Researchers can trace land use through the Damon Mound Oil Field and the sprawling State Department of Corrections (Retrieve Unit).
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1992 Map of Houston
    1992 Map of Houston
    1992 Houston
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Houston metropolitan area reached its modern sprawl in the early nineties, centered on the Buffalo Bayou and a massive regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of satellite cities like Sugar Land and Pasadena, or locate legacy sites like the Humble Oil Field and the NASA Lyndon B Johnson Space Center.
  37. 1995 Map of Missouri City, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Missouri City, 1999 Print
    1995 Missouri City
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Houston suburbs were in the midst of a significant growth phase in the late nineties as residential tracts pushed into the Brazos River bottomlands. Researchers can find old family cemeteries and country churches like Dewalt Cem and St John Ch alongside the rails of the Missouri Pacific.
  40. 1995 Map of Almeda, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Almeda, 1999 Print
    1995 Almeda
    1999 Print · USGS
    The southern outskirts of Houston and the Fort Bend prairie are shown here during a decade of rapid suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace old community landmarks like the Beth Jacob Cem, Mt Corinth Ch, and the rail junction at Arcola.
  43. 2010 Map of Juliff, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Juliff, 2010 Print
    2010 Juliff
    2010 Print · USGS
    The coastal prairies of Brazoria County are seen here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth meets established rural industry. Researchers can trace family history at the Iowa Colony Cemetery or locate the historic Arcola Oil Field and Darrington State Prison Farm.
  46. 2010 Map of Missouri City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Missouri City, 2010 Print
    2010 Missouri City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Missouri City and Sugar Land were undergoing significant growth in the decade following the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace family sites and local landmarks from Fifth Street and Dewalt to Trammels and the New Hope Cemetery.
  49. 2010 Map of Almeda, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Almeda, 2010 Print
    2010 Almeda
    2010 Print · USGS
    Southern Houston and the neighboring Fresno area are documented here during a period of suburban expansion and industrial use. Researchers can locate specific sites like the Blue Ridge State Prison Farm, the Beth Jacob Cemetery, and the historic Arcola Junction.
  52. 2013 Map of Juliff, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Juliff, 2013 Print
    2013 Juliff
    2013 Print · USGS
    Brazoria County’s coastal prairie landscape is captured here in the early 21st century as suburban growth meets traditional Texas industry. Researchers can trace the Arcola Oil Field, the grounds of Darrington State Prison Farm, and local burial sites like Iowa Colony Cem.
  55. 2013 Map of Missouri City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Missouri City, 2013 Print
    2013 Missouri City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Greater Houston in the early 2010s shows a complex network of planned residential communities and historical riverfronts. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like Cementerio San Isidro and the old settlement of Dewalt, or follow the winding Brazos River.
  58. 2013 Map of Almeda, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Almeda, 2013 Print
    2013 Almeda
    2013 Print · USGS
    The southern Houston suburbs meet industrial and agricultural lands in the early 2010s. Researchers can trace the layout of Fresno and Arcola, locate the Blue Ridge State Prison Farm, and identify the Beth Jacob Cem.
  61. 2016 Map of Juliff, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Juliff, 2016 Print
    2016 Juliff
    2016 Print · USGS
    Coastal prairie and growing suburban reaches south of Houston are captured here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Sandy Point Cem, Woods Cem, and the former rail corridor along Old Sugarland Railroad Rd.
  64. 2016 Map of Almeda, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Almeda, 2016 Print
    2016 Almeda
    2016 Print · USGS
    South Houston in the mid-2010s shows a rapidly changing landscape where historic settlements meet modern sprawl. Researchers can trace family sites near Beth Jacob Cem and old crossroads like Almeda, Fresno, and Arcola Junction.
  67. 2016 Map of Missouri City, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Missouri City, 2016 Print
    2016 Missouri City
    2016 Print · USGS
    Fort Bend County witnessed a significant suburban transformation in the mid-2010s, blending planned communities with old agricultural hubs. Researchers can trace local heritage through Cementerio San Isidro and the sites of Dewalt and Herbert.
  70. 2019 Map of Juliff, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Juliff, 2019 Print
    2019 Juliff
    2019 Print · USGS
    Coastal prairie life and modern expansion meet in this Brazoria County survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at Iowa Colony Cem and Woods Cem, or explore the rural surroundings of Juliff and Sandy Point.
  73. 2019 Map of Almeda, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Almeda, 2019 Print
    2019 Almeda
    2019 Print · USGS
    The southern outskirts of Houston and the burgeoning suburbs of Pearland are captured here during a period of rapid development. Researchers can locate family sites and aviation landmarks like Arcola-Fresno Cem, Flyin' B Airport, and the rail corridors of Arcola Junction.
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