1982 Map of Aldine

About this map

The Bammel Oil and Gas Field dominates the northern reaches of this Harris County survey, where a dense network of pipelines and gas wells intermingles with the suburban expansion of northern Houston. This era of development is marked by large-scale residential tracts like Rushwood, Fallbrook, and Woodgate pushing into former agricultural and industrial lands. Significant civic landmarks such as the Houston National Cemetery and Resthaven Memorial Gardens occupy large footprints, while the Collier Airport and Inwood Forest Country Club reflect the regional land use before further urbanization. The hydrological character of the area is defined by the winding paths of Greens Bayou and Halls Bayou, which provided natural drainage for the burgeoning suburban landscape. This map captures the transition from an energy-driven rural economy to a modern metropolitan corridor along the Missouri Pacific railroad line and the North Belt Drive.