1967 Map of Harmaston

About this map

Lake Houston and its western shoreline define this 1967 landscape, where heavy industry and water management intersect with growing coastal suburbs. The presence of the Riverside Oil Field and Alco Magnolia Oil Field highlights the region's petroleum-driven economy, while the sprawling Sheldon Reservoir and its associated Sheldon Wildlife Management Area dominate the southern portion of the sheet. Transportation is anchored by the Missouri Pacific Railroad, which connects the small settlements of Harmaston and Victor. Local history details abound, from the Jacinto Cem near the Lake Houston Parkway to the Humble High Sch and a local Fairground in the northwest. The map captures the infrastructure of the era, including multiple pipelines, the Intake Tower, and the San Jacinto Dam, reflecting the complex engineering required to support the expanding Houston corporate boundary.