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1970 Map of Missouri City

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Missouri City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Brazos River carves a winding path through this region, its tight meanders shaping the landscape south of Sugar Land. This era shows the suburban transition of the Texas Gulf Coast, where established communities like Stafford and Missouri City meet sprawling new developments indicated by purple revisions. The agricultural roots of the area are still visible in the scattered settlements of Paynes, Herbert, and Dewalt, alongside landmarks like the Houston Fishing Club and the Willowisp Country Club.

For genealogists and local historians, the sheet is rich with community anchors, including the Cementerio San Isidro, New Hope Cem, and several local churches such as Mt Olive Ch and Ebenezer Ch. The infrastructure of the period is defined by the Southern Pacific railroad and a network of named local routes including Alcorn Road and Cartwright Road, illustrating the growth around Hermann Hospital Lake.