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2010 Map of Cypress

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Cypress
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Cypress and its surrounding residential developments define this suburban landscape northwest of Houston during the early 21st century. The map details a transition from traditional rural land uses, such as the Letter M Ranch, to dense master-planned communities including Northmead Village, Middlegate Village, and Southdown Village. The drainage network remains a prominent feature of the terrain, with Cypress Creek and its tributaries like Little Cypress Creek and Horsepen Creek winding through the established neighborhoods.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the preservation of several family-named landmarks and burial grounds. Small, established sites like Roeder Cemetery, Muller Cemetery, and Knigge Cemetery are clearly marked amidst the modern street grid. The era's transportation and recreation infrastructure is also well-documented, from the Hot Wells area to local aviation hubs like Dry Creek Airport and Weiser Air Park. The inclusion of several dams, such as Hegar Lake Dam, reflects the managed water landscape essential to this region's development.