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2010 Map of Hempstead

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Hempstead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Hempstead serves as the focal point of this Waller County landscape, displaying its grid-style street network and regional transportation connections. The surrounding terrain is defined by the winding course of the Brazos River along the southwestern corner, which shapes the local geography and drainage patterns. Several smaller waterways, including Clear Creek and Threemile Creek, thread through the coastal prairie toward the river basin.

Industrial and community landmarks are clearly marked, providing valuable data for local historians. The Raccoon Bend Oil Field and the settlement of Raccoon Bend highlight the importance of energy extraction in the area's development. Other notable locations include the Brenham Cemetery, the small communities of Lewisville and Pine Island, and the Hempstead Gliderport, which reflects the aviation history of the region. The map preserves the spatial relationship between these rural settlements and the waterways that once influenced their placement.