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2010 Map of Hockley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Hockley serves as the primary hub of activity in this part of Harris County, situated along a prominent rail and highway corridor that bisects the landscape. The surrounding area maintains a rural character defined by a network of creeks and small impoundments, such as Little Cypress Creek and Southard Lake. The map reveals the persistence of family and community history through landmarks like Hegar Cemetery and Macedonia Cemetery, which reflect the early settlement patterns of the Hegar area.

Modern infrastructure and local recreation are evident in the presence of Biggin Hill Airport and the waters of Tennwood Club Lake. The layout of the roads, including the long stretches of Warren Ranch Rd and Roberts Cemetery Rd, highlights the transition from traditional ranching and farming uses toward more contemporary rural development. This survey provides a clear view of how water management features like the Hegar Brothers Lake Dam have shaped the local hydrology for private and community use.