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1995 Map of Aldine

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Aldine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The Bammel and Gas Field dominates the northern reaches of this Harris County landscape, signaling the intensive energy extraction that shaped the region's development. By the mid-1990s, the area reflects a complex transition from industrial activity to suburban density, centered around the unincorporated community of Aldine. Subdivisions such as Rushwood, Woodgate, and Fallbrook are etched into the terrain between the meandering courses of Greens Bayou and Halls Bayou.

A notable Concentration of civic and memorial sites marks this quadrangle, most significantly the sprawling Houston National Cemetery. Regional commerce is anchored by the Greenspoint Mall, while the educational landscape is well-defined by numerous local institutions, including Aldine High Sch and Eisenhower High School. Numerous smaller burial grounds, such as Paradise Cemetery and the Morales Cem, provide important touchstones for local genealogical research amidst the rapid growth of the late 20th century.