Brookshire and Pattison anchor this coastal prairie landscape where the expanding footprint of the Houston metropolitan area meets established agricultural roots. The map reveals a transition from traditional town grids and rural cemeteries, such as Wilpitz Cem and Brookshire Memorial Oaks Cem, to modern infrastructure including the Houston Executive Airport and Sport Flyers Airport. Drainage patterns are defined by the winding courses of Bessies Bayou, Kellner Cr, and Willow Fork, which provide a natural contrast to the rigid geometry of the surrounding road network. The boundary between Waller Co Fort Bend Co highlights the regional positioning of this area, while smaller settlements like Cardiff and Johnsue suggest the localized historical centers that have long dotted the plains west of the Brazos River.
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1915 · Katy
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1916 · Swanson
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1919 · Swanson
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1950 · Houston
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Seguin
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Brookshire
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Richmond
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Sealy
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Wallis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Houston
USGS Topo · 1:250,000