1970 Map of Missouri City

About this map

The Brazos River and Oyster Creek define the landscape of Fort Bend County in the late 1960s, showing a region transitioning from traditional agriculture to suburban expansion. The intricate meanders of Oyster Creek are flanked by numerous oxbow lakes such as Frost Lake and Hermann Hospital Lake, while the corporate boundaries of Missouri City and Sugar Land begin to push toward one another. Local history is anchored by early settlements and family landmarks, including Trammels, Dewalt, and the small community at Herbert.