1982 Map of Friendswood

About this map

Ellington Air Force Base dominates the northeastern landscape of this region, serving as a massive military and aviation anchor just north of Clear Lake City. The area's mid-century economic character is defined by the expansive Friendswood Oil Field, where numerous oil wells and pipelines crisscross the terrain between Houston and Friendswood. Suburban development is seen pushing outward in the early 1980s, with residential clusters like Wedgewood Village and Forest Bend established along the winding path of Clear Creek. Significant local infrastructure is evident at the Almeda Mall Shopping Center and educational hubs such as Dobie High School. The map also preserves the location of older landmarks including Whitcomb Cemetery and Hastings, alongside the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR corridor that historically linked these communities.