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1982 Map of Almeda

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Almeda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Urban expansion from Houston moves southward into the prairie along the corridor formed by the Missouri Pacific and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads. The landscape is a study in transition, where new residential developments like Windsor Village and the Southgate Shopping Center stand in contrast to established rural centers and specialized institutions. The Blue Ridge State Prison Farm occupies the northwest corner, while the Blue Ridge oil field is marked by numerous wells and the Hobby settlement.

Hydrological features like Sims Bayou, Clear Creek, and Mustang Bayou cross the terrain, influencing the placement of early communities like Almeda, Fresno, and Arcola. Local history and genealogy are preserved through several religious and civic landmarks, including Mt Corinth Ch, Old St Philip Ch, and the Beth Jacob Cem. The presence of Beaman Airpark and various pumping stations further reflects the region's mid-century economic diversification into aviation and infrastructure.