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1915 Map of Alief, 1961 Print
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1915 Map of Alief

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The settlement of Alief and the rural crossroads of Jeannetta anchor this early 20th-century landscape west of Houston. The area is defined by its drainage into Brays Bayou and Buffalo Bayou, where the flat prairie begins to break into the subtle relief of the Gulf Coastal Plain. Transportation routes of the era, such as Old Richmond Road and Westheimer Road, connect scattered rural landmarks like the Piney Point School and Riceville Church. These corridors provided essential links for the agricultural community long before the expansion of the Houston metropolitan area. The presence of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railway suggests the importance of rail connectivity to the regional economy, while the Harris Co Fort Bend Co boundary line marks the southern extent of this survey.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1915
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain