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1915 Map of Hillendahl, 1961 Print
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1915 Map of Hillendahl

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Hillendahl and Fairbanks appear as isolated settlements in western Harris County before the mid-century suburban expansion of Houston. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Buffalo Bayou and its tributaries, including Turkey Creek and Brickhouse Gully. The transport network reveals an era of transition, where established routes like the Houston and Texas Central Road and the Missouri Kansas and Texas Road intersect with descriptive local paths like Katy Cross Road and Long Point Road. Small community hubs are anchored by institutions like the Spring Branch School and Hillendahl School, serving a rural population concentrated near the bayous and sloughs. Water features such as Schneiders Lake and Horseshoe Slough highlight the natural drainage of this prairie-and-bayou system before modern channelization altered the terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1915
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain