1955 Map of Friendswood, 1957 Print
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1955 Map of Friendswood

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Industrial and aviation development dominates the mid-century landscape of this Texas coastal plain, where the Friendswood Oil Field and Hastings Field define the local economy through a network of pipelines and salt water disposal wells. Ellington Air Force Base occupies a significant portion of the northeastern territory, featuring an extensive runway system and supporting facilities like the Airway Beacon. The settlement of Friendswood is shown as a small, developing hub along the banks of Clear Creek, which serves as a natural boundary between Harris, Brazoria, and Galveston counties.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.8 x 26.8 inches

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