Buffalo Bayou and Brays Bayou carve through this rapidly developing corridor of the Texas Gulf Coast, where the expansion of the Houston metro area meets established suburban enclaves and historical sites. The map documents the intricate street networks of Mission Bend and Cinco Ranch, illustrating the transition of agricultural land into master-planned communities. Aviation and industrial infrastructure are centered around the Sugar Land Regional Airport, while smaller landmarks like New Home Cem and Sebring Career Schools provide evidence of local social history. The southern reaches near Richmond are defined by the winding course of Oyster Creek and Bullhead Bayou, which separate neighborhoods like Pecan Grove from the central hub of Sugar Land. This 2016 snapshot captures the region just before the continued urbanization of the Harris and Fort Bend county line.
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1915 · Alief
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1915 · Katy
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1915 · Addicks
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1915 · Hillendahl
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1915 · Clodine
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1918 · Addicks
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1918 · Hillendahl
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1919 · Clodine
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1950 · Houston
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Addicks
USGS Topo · 1:62,500