1920 Map of Almeda

About this map

International and Great Northern rail lines cut a sharp diagonal through this coastal prairie landscape, anchoring the small settlement of Almeda near the top of the sheet. Surveyed in 1915, this preliminary edition captures the drainage patterns of the Texas Gulf Coast, defined by the winding courses of Sims Bayou to the north and Clear Creek at the southern boundary. The map illustrates a transitional period for Harris County, where large swaths remained as unsurveyed prairie even as rail infrastructure began to drive regional development. Boundary lines for Fort Bend and Brazoria counties meet here, highlighting the area's position at a tri-county juncture. The terrain is notably flat, with subtle contour intervals revealing the low-lying nature of the coastal plain just south of the Houston area.