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1961 Map of Moonshine Hill

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Moonshine Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The confluence of the West Fork San Jacinto River and its East Fork marks a transition in the Texas landscape just before the completion of major reservoir projects. In this early 1960s study, the area is defined by the industrial activity of the Riverside Field and the eponymous Moonshine Hill, where oil wells and pipelines crisscross the terrain. Small residential developments like Timberlane Acres, Dogwood Acres, and Woody Acres signal the post-war suburban expansion moving north from Houston into the wooded areas of Harris and Montgomery counties.

Water dominates the local geography, from the named sloughs and ponds like Whiskey Still Pond and Artesian Slough to the broad expanse of Lake Houston. The presence of the Southern Pacific railroad line near Porter and the White Oak Cem provides essential touchpoints for genealogists. The map also captures local recreation at the Atascocita Country Club and the Champion Rod and Gun Club, reflecting the mid-century character of the San Jacinto riverfront.