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2016 Map of Friendswood

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The coastal prairie landscape south of Houston is defined by a dense network of waterways and modern infrastructure in this mid-2010s survey. Settlements like Friendswood and Pearland are interconnected by major thoroughfares such as the Gulf Fwy and Sam Houston Pkwy, while aviation plays a central role in the region's geography with Ellington Airport and the Pearland Regional Airport anchoring the north and west.

Interpreting the local drainage patterns reveals how Clear Cr and its tributaries, including Cowart Cr and Chigger Cr, historically dictated development boundaries across Harris, Brazoria, and Galveston counties. Educational and community landmarks such as the Texas Sch of Business-Friendswood Inc and the Whitcomb Cem are documented alongside natural recreation areas like Challenger Park. The map captures a moment of intensive suburban growth where once-distinct towns like Webster and League City are linked by the aerospace corridor of Nasa Rd 1.