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1967 Map of Highlands

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Highlands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The San Jacinto River and Buffalo Bayou converge at this pivotal coastal site, where industrial expansion meets Texas history. At the southern bend of the river, San Jacinto State Park preserves the landmark where the Historical Monument and the Battleship Texas are permanently moored. The surrounding landscape is a complex network of waterways, including Burnett Bay, Crystal Bay, and Lost Lake, punctuated by massive civil engineering projects like the Highlands Reservoir and the Aqueduct.

Settlement patterns in the late 1960s show the growth of Highlands, McNair, and Channelview, alongside smaller communities like Lynchburg and Barrett. The era's infrastructure is prominently displayed through the rail corridors of the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific, as well as the specialized facilities for local industry such as Oil Sumps and Sandpits. Small local landmarks, from the Gospel Herald Ch to Gilbert Landing, provide essential context for family history research in this part of Harris County.