2010 Map of Juliff

About this map

Oyster Creek and the West Fork Chocolate Bayou define the drainage of this coastal prairie landscape south of Houston as it appeared in 2010. The map captures a transition from traditional agricultural and extractive uses to burgeoning residential development. Significant local history sites are concentrated around the older rail and road junctions, including Arcola, Juliff, and Sandy Point. Evidence of the region’s economic drivers is seen in the Arcola Oil Field and the sprawling Darrington State Prison Farm in the southwest quadrant. Flood control measures are visible through the Lake Jackson Levee and Mowery Lake Levee, protecting the low-lying terrain near Lake Jackson. Genealogists will find value in the clearly marked Iowa Colony Cemetery, Sandy Point Cemetery, and Woods Cemetery, which serve as physical anchors for the area's family histories.