2016 Map of Bellaire

About this map

West University Place and the independent enclave of Southside Place form a dense residential core in this mid-2010s survey of southwest Houston. The landscape is defined by its prestigious academic and medical institutions, including the expansive grounds of Rice University and the Baylor College of Medicine. Settlement patterns follow the historic drainage of Brays Bayou and Sims Bayou, which dictate the alignment of major thoroughfares like the West Loop Freeway and South Main Street. To the west, the city of Bellaire and the planned neighborhood of Meyerland show the mature suburban development of the region. The map also captures several distinct smaller communities such as Lamar Terrace and Pamela Heights, while industrial and transit legacy remains visible at Bellaire Junction and Pierce Junction.