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1970 Map of Cypress

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Cypress
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Cypress and the surrounding Harris County prairie are captured here during a period of transition, where established ranching and agricultural roots meet the expanding reach of Houston. The Southern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary axis for development, passing through the settlement and near the historic waters of Hot Wells. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage, from the prominent Cypress Creek to the southern expanse of Addicks Reservoir, reflecting the region's relationship with the Gulf Coast watershed.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family-named burial grounds, including Graves Cem and Roeder Cem, which remain as markers of the area's early settlers. Rural life is further evidenced by the Rodeo Ground and the localized concentration of infrastructure at Cy-Fair High Sch, while the presence of scattered oil wells and the Weiser Airport points to the diverse economic activities shaping the territory in the early 1970s.