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1915 Map of Bellaire

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Bellaire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1915
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1915

About this map

Rice Institute and the western edge of the City of Houston anchor this 1915 survey of the burgeoning Harris County prairie. The settlement of Bellaire is depicted as a distinct enclave, served by the Bellaire School and its own Bellaire Siding. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Brays Bayou and Willow Water Hole Bayou, which provide the primary drainage for the surrounding agricultural tracts and institutions.

Social and educational infrastructure of the early 20th century is well-represented by the Girls Industrial School, the Poor Farm, and small rural centers like Post Oak School and Pratt School. Transportation corridors radiate from the city, including the San Antonio and Aransas Pass RR and several major thoroughfares such as Westheimer Road and San Felipe Road. To the southeast, the rail junction at Stella and the nearby Pierce Junction mark critical nodes in the region's shipping and transit network.