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1954 Map of Humble

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Humble
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Humble appears as a key rail and petroleum hub in the mid-1950s, centered around the Texas and New Orleans (Southern Pacific) line. The landscape is defined by the heavy industry of the era, marked by numerous Oil Wells, Oil Tanks, and Oil Storage Pits (Abandoned) scattered near the Missouri Pacific tracks.

Community life is anchored by established neighborhood tracts like Parkwood Estates, Greenwood Village, and Bordersville, alongside local institutions such as the Aldine Sch and Rosewood Park Cemetery. The drainage network, featuring Greens Bayou and Halls Bayou, is heavily modified by ditches and spoil banks, reflecting the rapid development of the Houston suburbs. Unique industrial footprints are visible near Mt Houston, including Salt Evaporating Ponds and the Rainbow Tabernacle.