1915 Map of Katy

About this map

Katy serves as the focal point of this 1915 survey, situated at the junction of Harris, Waller, and Fort Bend counties. The landscape is defined by the early regional transportation network, specifically the Missouri-Kansas and Texas railroad and the intersection of Hockley Road and Stockdick Road. This era reveals a rural community supported by local institutions like the South Mayde School and water management features such as Hagars Dam on Cypress Creek. The intricate drainage patterns of South Mayde Creek, Stockdick Creek, and Cane Island Bayou suggest the hydrology of the Texas prairie before modern flood control and suburban development reshaped the area. Genealogists and historians can trace original land boundaries and elevation markers across these three county lines as they appeared during the early 20th century.