1955 Map of Friendswood
USGS Topo · Published 1968About this map
The settlement of Friendswood and the surrounding coastal prairie are documented in this mid-century survey, captured just before the intense suburban expansion of the Houston metropolitan area. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Clear Creek and its tributaries, including Marys Creek and Chigger Creek, which mark the boundaries between Harris, Brazoria, and Galveston counties. The transition from an agrarian economy to an industrial and military one is evident, with the expansive Ellington Air Force Base dominating the northeast and the Friendswood Oil Field punctuated by numerous salt water disposal sites and pipelines.
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Editions of this 1955 Friendswood Map
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