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2010 Map of Bellaire

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Bellaire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Rice University and several medical and educational institutions anchor this dense urban corridor during the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by established residential enclaves and the commercial hubs of Southwest Houston. To the north, The Galleria and The Pavilion on Post Oak mark a major retail epicenter, while the Westmoreland Historic District and Broadacres Historic District preserve the area's older residential character amidst rapid modernization.

Infrastructure is dominated by the intersection of major transit arteries and natural waterways like Brays Bayou and Sims Bayou. Local history is visible in landmarks such as Meyers Speedway and the rail-oriented Bellaire Junction. The map details the transition between suburban municipalities like West University Place and Bellaire and the broader expanse of Houston, including neighborhoods such as Meyerland and Willow Brook.