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1916 Map of Humble

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Humble
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1916
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1916

About this map

Humble and its surrounding coastal prairie landscape are captured here during a period of significant regional growth in Harris County. The settlement pattern is defined by the intersection of rail and road, with the Great Northern and International railroad serving as a primary spine through the territory. Small communities like Bender and Mt Houston appear along these transit corridors, while the presence of the Higgs School suggests the established rural community life of the mid-1910s.

Drainage and topography are dominated by a complex network of waterways, including Greens Bayou, Halls Bayou, and Garners Bayou. The inclusion of the Tuskesee Ferry Road provides a specific look at the early thoroughfares that connected these settlements before modern highway development. This survey was conducted under the direction of W. H. Ward, County Judge, and the Harris County Commissioners, reflecting a localized investment in mapping the county's infrastructure.