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2016 Map of Cypress

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Cypress
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Cypress serves as the focal point of this 2016 survey, sitting at the intersection of major transport corridors and water systems in Harris County. The landscape is defined by the drainage networks of Cypress Cr and its tributaries, including Little Cypress Cr and Horsepen Cr, which wind through expanding residential developments. Aviation infrastructure is prominent with Dry Creek Airport in the north and Weiser Air Park near the eastern boundary, reflecting the region's historical and modern aerial connectivity.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family burial grounds that predate the modern suburban sprawl, such as Roeder Cem, Muller Cem, and Knigge Cem. These sites, along with landmarks like Hegar Lake and Cypress Farms Lake Number 1, provide concrete anchors to the area's rural past. The map traces the dense network of roadways like Hempstead Hwy and Telge Rd that have reshaped this once agricultural terrain.