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1962 Map of Hockley

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Hockley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Hockley serves as a focal point in this 1962 landscape, situated where the Southern Pacific railroad cuts through the flat prairie of western Harris County. The map captures a transition from traditional rural life to modern infrastructure, seen in the proximity of small country congregations like Macedonia Ch and First Ch to emerging recreational sites such as the Cam-Wood Club and Tenn-Wood Club. The presence of several family-named burial grounds, including Hegar Cem and Roberts Cem, provides essential points of reference for genealogists tracking local settlers.

The drainage patterns of Spring Creek and Kickapoo Creek define the northern terrain, while the southern half is dominated by the headwaters of Cypress Creek. Roadways such as Waller-Tomball Road and Katy Road link the small community of Hegar to the surrounding ranchland. The map reflects mid-century growth with the inclusion of the Houston Corp Boundaries and aviation landmarks like the Wall Landing Strip.