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2022 Map of Brookshire

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Brookshire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Brookshire serves as a central hub for this portion of the Texas coastal prairie, situated where the Katy FWY and the historic rail corridor intersect. The landscape is defined by the gentle drainage of Bessies Creek and its many branches, including Bell Bottom Cr and Kellner Cr, which wind through the surrounding ranchlands and agricultural fields. To the north, the smaller settlement of Pattison maintains a distinct identity, anchored by local landmarks like Pattison Methodist Cem and the Pattison Cem.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of family and community burial grounds across the quadrangle, from the Brookshire Memorial Oaks Cem near the town center to the more secluded Tilly Family Cem further south. Modern aviation infrastructure is prominently featured, with the large Houston Executive Airport and the smaller Sport Flyers Airport marking the ongoing transition of this rural area on the outskirts of the greater Houston metropolitan region.