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1971 Map of Fulshear

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Fulshear
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Brazos River meanders across this landscape, defining the rich alluvial terrain of northern Fort Bend County. The 1971 survey captures a rural landscape where small community hubs like Fulshear and Simonton are anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad line. The map reveals a dense network of local spiritual and civic life, evidenced by numerous named congregations including Jerusalem Starlight Ch, Zion Chapel, and St Pauls Ch.

Beyond the towns, the topography is shaped by the winding courses of Bessies Creek and Jones Creek, which feed into the primary river system. Distinctive landmarks such as Rhemann Hill and the Huntington Mound provide clear vertical reference points amidst the oxbow lakes and winding tributaries. The map also records early industrial and utility footprints, ranging from a Gravel Pit near the river to a complex network of pipelines crossing the agricultural fields.