1982 Map of Highlands

About this map

The San Jacinto River and Buffalo Bayou converge in this 1980s landscape, a region defined by industrial expansion and significant Texas landmarks. San Jacinto State Park sits prominently at the confluence, protecting the site of the Historical Monument and the permanent mooring of the Battleship Texas. The surrounding area shows the dense infrastructure of the era, from the massive Highlands Reservoir to the complex network of canals and pipelines serving the nearby refineries of Baytown. Smaller residential enclaves like McNair and Barrett are situated alongside heavy industry and the winding course of the Old River. The map illustrates the specialized landscape of the Gulf Coast, where natural bayous like Carpenters Bayou meet engineered features such as the Lynchburg Reservoir, supporting the intensive maritime and petroleum operations that drove the local economy during this period of development.