
Atascocita and the surrounding Harris County suburbs demonstrate the modern expansion of Houston along the western shores of Lake Houston. The landscape is a complex transition between dense residential developments and significant hydrological features, including the San Jacinto River and the extensive Sheldon Reservoir to the south. Notable for local history and genealogy, the Harrington Cem remains preserved amidst the growing road networks. Educational infrastructure is anchored by the Lone Star College Atascocita Center, serving the burgeoning population near Humble. The presence of numerous drainage features like Greens Bayou, Jordon Gully, and Spring Gully highlights the low-lying terrain that characterizes this part of the Texas Gulf Coast, where water management and urban planning are deeply intertwined.
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1916 · Burnett Bay
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1916 · Crosby
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1916 · Settegast
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1916 · Fauna
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1916 · Harmaston
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1916 · Moonshine Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1916 · Huffman
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1916 · Humble
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1919 · Humble
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1919 · Weeden
USGS Topo · 1:31,680